More and more people, wanting to get a perfect body, begin to lead a healthy lifestyle. In this difficult matter, L-carnitine provides tangible help. However, not everyone complies with the recommended dosage regimen. Instructions for taking l-carnitine are provided on the package of the food supplement.
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Composition and form of release
L-carnitine is an amino acid that accelerates the metabolism in the human body. Often called levocarnitine. In a certain amount, it is present in its natural form, however, an incorrect lifestyle partially blocks its production, which leads to a slowdown in metabolic processes and the appearance of excessive body fat.
The food supplement is available in 4 forms:
- tableted L-carnitine;
- L-carnitine liquid;
- L-carnitine capsules;
- in powder form.
The composition includes:
- levocarnitine;
- Excipients;
- flavoring additives.
L-carnitine has a metabolic effect, produces energy from adipose tissue, thereby reducing body fatigue with excessive physical exertion. It is indicated for increasing endurance during fitness, bodybuilding and other cardio exercises. Helps to increase the elasticity of muscle tissue, thereby reducing the degree of their impulse during training, which significantly reduces the likelihood of injury.It is sometimes prescribed to strengthen the immune system and stimulate brain activity. However, it should be noted that the use of supplements causes an increase in appetite, which in the absence of physical activity is fraught with weight gain.
Most often, the substance is used to burn fat, however, there are a number of other uses.
This led to the existence of several varieties of L-carnitine:
- To activate mental processes, the use of acetyl carnitine is indicated. Its active components are easily absorbed by brain cells. Thanks to the resulting nutrition, brain activity and thinking are stimulated.
- L-carnitine fumarate has a positive effect on the functions of the heart and blood vessels. Propionyl L-carnitine has a similar spectrum of effects on the body.
- Tartrate is an ideal L-carnitine supplement for weight loss. The composition contains levocarnitine and tartaric acid. Only a pure preparation has a more intense effect on the body.
L-carnitine refers to coenzymes. It is found naturally in many types of meat, salmon and milk. In addition, the substance has the ability to self-develop (accumulated in liver cells and kidneys).
L-carnitine supplementation regimens
To determine the dosage, it is necessary to take into account some anatomical information. The content of the substance in muscle tissues and the liver is approximately equal to 25 g. In the absence of physical activity, in order to replenish the required amount of levocarnitine, it is necessary to ensure its intake in the amount of 0.5 g. Sports activities increase the daily requirement to 2 g. Then, with just the right nutrition, provide the desired amino acid content impossible. It is in such situations that it is recommended to use L-carnitine.
The order of use depends on the form in which sports nutrition is issued. The required dosage regimen is always indicated on the package.
Ways to use liquid Levocarnitine
Liquid dietary supplement is available in several formats at once. In the sports food industry, drinks based on levocarnitine, syrups, solutions, gainers are found. The standard dosage is three times daily intake of 5 ml. People leading an active lifestyle are advised to take the entire daily dose immediately before going to the gym.
The duration of continuous administration of liquid L-carnitine should not exceed 1.5 months. Maximum recommended no more than 6 courses per year.
The most favorable time for use is the first half of the day, because the amino acid causes a jump in activity. Therefore, a later intake is fraught with sleep problems. It is not recommended to drink L-carnitine on an empty stomach, it is better to do this 20 minutes after eating.
Do not take large doses of caffeine together with fat burners. This will put too much strain on the heart.
Use in tablets or capsules
This format is more often used to normalize cardiac activity than to burn body fat (a drink is more suitable for these purposes). The scheme for the use of capsules and tablets of L-carnitine is similar to the liquid version. The main difference is the recommended dosage.
The standard case involves the use of dietary supplements in an amount of 250-500 mg three times a day. In the case of systematic and intense cardio loads, 1,500 mg is allowed for a single daily use. However, it should be noted that the tablets have a longer period of assimilation, so they are best taken 2 hours before the workout.
Levocarnitine should be washed down with water without gas or juice.
L-carnitine powder, how to take to burn fat
The usage algorithm is completely identical to the capsules. L-carnitine powder per day is taken in 1 gram. Athletes at peak activity in preparation for the competition are allowed to take 15 g of the substance per day.However, after such an intensive course, a break of 3 to 4 weeks should follow to avoid addiction.
The powder form has a lower cost compared to the liquid and tablet version. However, not everyone can use the powder because it is diluted in 0.5 l of water. Drink the composition at a time. Failure to comply with these parameters negates the effect of the drug.
How to make taking supplements more effective for losing weight
Experts provide a number of recommendations for a more intense effect of burning fat.
Among them:
- follow recommended dosage or doctor's dosage;
- the selection of the amount of dietary supplements is carried out not only on the basis of the intensity of training, but also the general condition of the body;
- in parallel with the use of amino acids to lead an active lifestyle;
- adhere to the PP regimen;
- the maximum remoteness of taking the drug from the training is one hour;
- regularly take the drug.
It should be noted that L-carnitine alone does not burn fat, but only accelerates the elimination of fluid from the body, due to which more physical calories are burned during physical activity. Therefore, the use of sports nutrition is inseparable from training.
Instructions for use before and after training
The action of L-carnitine is cumulative. However, its continuous use over six months is unacceptable.
It is necessary to take it both before strength training, and in the absence of loads. Due to the fact that the tool increases endurance, its use is shown before physical activity. The optimal time for taking the liquid form is 20-30 minutes before the start (tablets and capsules are drunk in 1 hour).
It should be remembered that the effect of the amino acid lasts about 2 hours, after which repeated administration is recommended to increase the effectiveness of the workout. Along with this, you must continue to drink L-carnitine and during rest, because it stimulates the work of the cardiovascular system. The best time for use is morning and lunch.
With regard to dosage, the recommendations of specialists are as follows: it is better to exceed the standard amount of L-carnitine than to take a smaller dose.
Drug Interactions
Levocarnitine does not react with any medications or nutritional supplements. Therefore, concurrent administration with almost any medicine and fat burner is completely safe (however, you should consult a doctor who will take into account the general condition of the body).
The exception is drugs that cause excitement of the central nervous system. The effects of L-carnitine on the body are enhanced by anabolics and lipoic acid. The simultaneous use of amino acids and alcohol is allowed.
Contraindications and side effects
Despite the prevailing opinion about the complete safety of L-carnitine, one should correctly approach the feasibility of its use. It may well turn out that the simple consumption of red meat can provide the body with the necessary amount of substance, and everything else is a marketing trick. The doctor can accurately determine the lack of levocarnitine.
L-carnitine is prohibited for use if:
- individual intolerance to the components of a sports supplement;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- decompensated myocardial dysfunction (heart failure);
- epileptic seizures;
- disorders of the stomach.
In rare cases, side effects may occur:
- atypical allergic skin rashes;
- digestive problems (mainly in the form of heartburn or flatulence);
- a significant increase in appetite, caused by the acceleration of metabolic processes in the body (in any case, food intake should be dosed to prevent weight gain);
- excessive excitability, sleep disorders (usually manifested in violation of the dietary supplement intake regimen).
In pursuit of an ideal body or improvement of strength indicators, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of using L-carnitine and assess the need for its use. According to doctors, not a single artificial supplement is able to replace the natural intake of nutrients in the body, and sports nutrition is no exception.
