dr martins l carnitine MARTIN'S NUTRITION Dr Martin Extra Strength L-Carnitine

With the help of L-Carnitine, fats, particularly long-chain fatty acids, are converted into energy

Conversely, taking larger doses for prolonged periods of time had adverse effects on anaerobic sprint performance.[/box] References: J Int Soc Sports Nutr

Insulin sensitivity pilot study (Ruggenenti): A pilot study in nondiabetic subjects at increased cardiovascular risk with insulin resistance found that 2 g/day of oral ALCAR for 6 months improved insulin-mediated glucose disposal (measured by euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp) alongside reductions in blood pressure [5][21]

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Compositions for parenteral nutrition generally contain at least water, glucose, amino acids, and optionally emulsified fats

So not only does carnitine indirectly help you burn fat, but doing so has positive impacts on the body's ability to exercise