Does L-Carnitine really work?

[mwalsh95]

Just wondering. I just bought L-Carnitine (500mg). Does it really work and what is the max I should take? Thansk all!!
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[mwalsh95]

Re: Does L-Carnitine really work?

Is 500mg too little or just right?

[cristylp]

Re: Does L-Carnitine really work?

What does it do?

[mwalsh95]

Re: Does L-Carnitine really work?

I think helps with fat metabolism. Saw on other threads that others were trying it. Not totally sure.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Does L-Carnitine really work?

I take L-Carnitine for my heart. It is suppose to shuttle fat into the energy centers of the cells, where it can be burned to produce energy. It sort of helps your cells furnace work at peak efficiency, and so cells burn more fat and generate more energy. Burning fat prevents the accumulation of excess fat in the heart, liver and muscles and so it helps prevent heart disease, diabetis and high tryglyceride levels.
Don't take the D, L-carnitine though, make sure you only take just the L If you eat a diet high in red meat you probably don't need to take a supplement. 500 mg is the normal amount.

[mwalsh95]

Re: Does L-Carnitine really work?

Thank you Desertthorn. That helps so much!!