L-carnitine and weight training -
In the mirror, picture more muscle and less fat. And despite what you may have read, it's safe. Don't fear L-carnitine. Learn how it works and how to use it, and it can be a great tool to have in your arsenal.
While it is often categorized as an amino acid, L-carnitine isn't technically an amino. It is considered a "vitamin-like" and "amino-acid-like" compound that is related to the B vitamins.
When it was first studied back in the s, L-carnitine was referred to as vitamin BT. L-carnitine is formed in the liver and kidneys from the amino acids lysine and methionine. However, it is stored elsewhere in the body, primarily in muscle including the heart , the brain, and even in sperm.
In the diet, it mainly comes from meat and other animal products. You can get some from plant products like avocado and soybeans, but as a rule, meat is the best source—and the redder the better. Carnitine exists in two forms: D-carnitine and L-carnitine. The L-form is the kind of carnitine found in nature and is biologically active.
On labels, you'll see it listed as L-carnitine, L-carnitine L-tartrate, or Propionyl-L-carnitine. They're all similar, and similarly effective. The D form of carnitine, on the other hand, is biologically inactive and isn't sold as a supplement.
Acetyl L-carnitine, also known as acetylcarnitine or ALCAR, is another popular supplemental form of carnitine. It can be found throughout the central nervous system, where it plays a role in producing energy and produces the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
The acetyl group attached to the carnitine molecule enhances its ability to pass across the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain, where it acts as a powerful antioxidant. For this reason, some research suggests that acetyl L-carnitine may provide protective actions against aging processes and neurodegeneration.
L-carnitine helps to transport fat, particularly long-chain fatty acids, into the mitochondria of cells. Once there, the fatty acids can be oxidized—used as fuel—to generate adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. L-carnitine does this cellular work both when you exercise and rest, but research confirms that it is especially effective during intense exercise.
Without adequate carnitine, most dietary fats can't get into the mitochondria and be burned for fuel. But for people with carnitine deficiency, it is a serious medical condition.
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Bielinska K, Radkowski M, Grochowska M, Perlejewski K, Huc T, Jaworska K, Motooka D, Nakamura S, Ufnal M. A healthy and filling evening snack will give your body an extra dose of vitamins and minerals. For dinner, have protein and l-carnitine-rich foods that will burn the fat and provide energy.
Sprouts and Brazil nuts are excellent sources of L-carnitine, proteins, and healthy fats. Green tea helps to suppress your appetite and has antioxidant properties.
Have a light, protein-rich, filling, and L-carnitine-rich lunch to help your body burn calories. Keep the dinner as light as possible but eat foods that are rich in L-carnitine such as lentils, chickpeas, spinach, beans, and broccoli.
Note: This diet plan is not suitable for everyone. People with underlying health conditions, individuals on medications, or those with specific dietary needs should consult their healthcare providers before making significant changes to their diet.
Though L-carnitine aids fat burning and produces energy, if that energy is not used up, it will get stored as fat again. And since your objective is to lose weight and not just recycle the stored fat, you have to workout at least hours a week.
Here is a sample workout plan. You can also include dancing, cycling, walking, running, weight training, yoga, and meditation to lose weight. If you want to accelerate the rate at which you will lose weight, you should talk to your doctor about taking L-carnitine supplements. Here is what you should know about L-Carnitine for fat loss.
L-carnitine supplements can be used by those who have a L-carnitine deficiency or want to lose weight and build their body at a faster pace than by simply consuming an L-carnitine rich diet and working out.
For weight loss, you may take g L-carnitine per day 7. You can have it after working out or in between meals. But is taking L-carnitine supplements safe for you? Revealed in the next section. Scientific evidence says that 2 g or less L-carnitine per day is safe to take for those who want to lose weight.
Also, if you decide to take L-carnitine supplements, please consult your doctor first. Talk to your doctor if you are currently on any prescription medication or following a nutrition plan for weight loss. So, if you are investing your time, money, and energy to lose weight, what are the L-carnitine benefits you will get?
Take a look at the next section. L-Carnitine is one element that is said to energize your body. With this, you can burn a whole lot of calories throughout the day and more than what you usually do while working out.
It helps in transporting all fatty acids to the mitochondria, which leads to oxidation. This, in turn, burns energy. It stops the accumulation of fats and helps you lose weight quickly. L-Carnitine also helps boost your metabolism significantly. It breaks down all the fat and allows your metabolism rate to head north.
In fact, most experts have said that some people lose weight at a slow rate because of low metabolism and lack of L-Carnitine in their diet. L-Carnitine helps by burning body fat at the cellular level. It is related to vitamin B although its structure is very similar to amino acids.
As L-carnitine helps to burn fat, it also helps to build lean muscle. The energy derived from fatty acid oxidation enhances muscle power. When you exercise, your muscles undergo wear and tear. And when you rest, these muscles are rebuilt into stronger muscle fibers. People suffering from angina i X Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart that is characterized by heaviness, tightness, or discomfort in the chest.
can use L-carnitine to exercise without experiencing chest pain or uneasiness. L-carnitine can also help people with heart disease and patients who have had a minor heart attack.
L-carnitine helps to increase glucose oxidation, uptake, and storage. So, people who have type 2 diabetes may benefit from L-carnitine supplements as they will help reduce blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. L-carnitine has antioxidant effects. It helps to scavenge the free oxygen radicals, thereby neutralizing their harmful effects on the body cells.
L-carnitine is naturally produced by the kidneys. Breastfeeding leads to L-carnitine deficiency. Hence, new mothers can benefit from L-carnitine supplementation.
L-carnitine helps to improve brain function by preventing stress-related and age-related brain damage in elders, thereby promoting brain health and function. You may now give a serious thought about taking L-carnitine supplements. But it is also not without any side effects. Here is what you can experience if you overdose yourself.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that L-carnitine overdose may lead to nausea, headache, indigestion, increased heartbeat, fever, impaired vision, loss of appetite, and weakness. The most serious side effect is atherosclerosisi , and it is commonly known as carnitine clog.
L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid involved in major bodily functions.
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