Towards the end of the twentieth century, L-carnitine was recognized for its various benefits. Indeed, it was during the second part of the 90s that it was finally recognized for its slimming properties and its benefits on the whole body. L-carnitine is naturally produced by our body. The question that you are surely asking yourself is simple: should you really get it for its real usefulness or rather avoid it because it is judged to be outdated? In this article, you will find the answer to your question!

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DID YOU SAY THE L-CARNIQUOI?

As said before, L-Carnitine is naturally made by your body, more specifically by your liver and kidneys. Contrary to popular belief, it is often considered to be an amino acid, but it is a molecule synthesized by two other amino acids: lysine and methionine. The L-Carnitine plays different roles in our cells but is primarily responsible for improving lipid transport (= fat) in the body. It is mainly thanks to this that our body does not store fat but eliminates them by using them as fuel for your running sessions, jogging or simply your sports sessions for example.

It is important to understand that this biological improvement process works only with the help of vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B6 , iron and various enzymes . The  L-Carnitine is also marketed in another form: Acetyl L-Carnitine. The latter is liposoluble, that is to say that it is soluble in fats, whereas “classic” L-Carnitine is water soluble.

CONCRETELY, WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?

Its cellular role is its most important benefit, given that without its transport of fatty acid to the mitochondria, fats would not be burned correctly, which would cause various problems in our body, particularly in the heart or even the brain. People with L-carnitine deficiency  are exposed to different problems: growth retardation, enlarged liver or muscle weakness. Although rare, these deficiencies can be caused by certain drugs such as valproic acid for example. There are other causes such as genetic diseases or biological dysfunctions. Another misconception about L-carnitine is that it makes you lose weight. So no, this has never been scientifically proven but one thing is certain, however, it improves fat oxidation. In other words, it makes a perfect combo if you play sports since it is the best way to lose weight.

Speaking of sports , did you know that L-carnitine helps improve your physical performance? Indeed, a British study has shown that it allows better optimization of energy during exercise. One nuance should be remembered, however: this is done over the long term, more precisely, after at least 6 months. Also, L-carnitine improves the health of your bones since it is intrinsically linked to a hormone that decreases over time called osteocalcin, the hormone responsible for binding calcium to the bones.

Warning : in high doses, L-carnitine proves to have side effects. Indeed, it causes nausea, diarrhea, vomiting or even nausea. Be sure to consult a doctor or other healthcare professional to find out if you are prone to this dietary supplement.

WHERE IS IT FOUND?

The L-Carnitine is findable in different foods that surround us every day. Among these, those that contain the most are:

• Red meat (lamb, beef, pork)
• Dairy products
• Tempeh (fermented soybean)
• The lawyer
• Nuts
• The cereals

On average, it is recommended to have a daily intake of this supplement between 20 mg and 200 mg. Also, L-Carnitine found in food is almost 5 times better absorbed by your body than that from supplements . (75% vs. 15%) However, if you are following a diet that contains no meat, these are a good alternative.

SO IN SHORT, WHAT SHOULD I TAKE AWAY FROM ALL THIS?

The L-carnitine is too good reputation for what it has concretely. It cannot really burn fat without exercise and is easily found in the diet in addition to being produced automatically by your body which prevents you from running out of this substance. However, l-carnitine can increase your physical condition over the long term and under certain conditions by stimulating the production of cellular energy in addition to improving your health by fighting against various problems and diseases. It turns out to be ideal for people who do not have time to eat a rich and varied diet or who do not consume meat.