Carnitine Review
» Editor Review:
Carnitine
is a substance that is important
to body functions, and is similar
to an amino acid. It is in fact
synthesized from two different
amino acids.
Carnitine neccesary
for the bodyto burn fat for energy,
which is why companies market
it as a fat loss supplement. This
is a lovely theory, but does it
actually work?
Not
really, no. Studies have been
conflicting, and most people who
try carnitine say it is more of
a waste of money than anything
else.
Since the science is so
sketchy, I simply do not reccomend
carnitine, at least not until
better studies have been conducted
to prove it's worth the $10 a
bottle...
Read about why buying supplements online is recommended.
» Scientific Sources:
Vecchiet
et al. "Influence of L-carnitine
administration on maximal physical
exercise." European Journal
of Applied Occupational Physiology. 1990 61(5). |
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