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- L-Carnitine L-Tartrate<\/strong>: usually present in sports supplements thanks to its quick absorption rate.<\/li>\n
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAL)<\/strong>: it may be the most responsive form for the brain.<\/li>\n
- Propionyl-L-Carnitine<\/strong>: it seems to be better suited for the cardiovascular system<\/li>\n
- D-Carnitine<\/strong>: an inactive form. Some studies suggest that it could be responsible for causing an L-Carnitine deficiency as it promotes the absorption of other forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nWhy L-Carnitine is used to lose fat?<\/h3>\n
As we mentioned before, L-Carnitine can drive fatty acids to mitochondria in our cells and burned for energy. That function might lead people to believe this also applies to fat burning and weight loss. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not so straightforward and there isn\u2019t enough scientific evidence to support that.<\/p>\n
Another reason why it\u2019s believed that there\u2019s a link between L-Carnitine intake and fat loss is mostly due to the fact that with lower levels of fatigue and higher energy, training intensity can also increase. Whether that\u2019s a direct L-Carnitine benefit is up for debate and different studies show mixed results.<\/p>\n
However, introducing supplements can be especially beneficial for vegans or individuals who may have a natural Carnitine deficiency. As long as dosages are followed correctly, L-Carnitine side effects seem uncommon. The suggested dose of 2g per day doesn\u2019t seem to have any negative effects on people using the supplement.<\/p>\n
What are the other benefits of L-Carnitine?<\/h3>\n
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- May lower muscle pain and facilitate recovery.<\/li>\n
- Acetyl L-Carnitine could improve brain function as it can cross the brain-blood barrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What foods contain L-Carnitine?<\/h3>\n
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- Meat – predominantly beef<\/li>\n
- Fish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Carnitine Supplements from Bulk\u2122<\/span><\/h3>\n
To finish off our beginner’s guide to L-Carnitine here’s a round-up featuring the top products from our Pure Series.<\/p>\n
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- L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE CAPSULES<\/a><\/li>\n
- ACETYL L-CARNITINE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- ACETYL L-CARNITINE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE CAPSULES<\/a><\/li>\n
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAL)<\/strong>: it may be the most responsive form for the brain.<\/li>\n