L-Carnitine

[sue320]

Anyone using this? What sort of results, if any, have you seen?

TIA
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[clareMc]

but what are you trying to use it for? What is your expectation for this supplement?

Clare

 

[sue320]

To increase muscle strength and energy, and burn fat more efficiently. I'm looking to lean out and although my diet is clean, it seems no matter what combo of workouts I try, I can't get that lean look that I want. My nutrionist told me about this so thought I'd see if anyone here has used it. I think I'll try it for 30 days or so and see what I get.

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[candi]

I used it for 6 months and didn't see a difference in anything. It's an enzyme that's supposed to be good for heart health but if you're expecting it to help lean you out....didn't do a thing for me.

 

[sue320]

How much were you taking and when? I was told 3 pills 30 minutes prior to exercise (although I'm not sure if it was 500 mg or 250).

 

[candi]

I took two 500 mg pills before exercising. I tried three pills and noticed I would get an upset stomach. The recommendations on dosage varies but as I recall the highest was 1500 mg daily.

This is just my experience but I have to agree with the people on this site who have said most of these supplements are hogwash and a waste of money.

The only reason I even took this was because it was recommended in a menopause book and my doctor said it was safe.

 

[sue320]

Thanks Candi! I tend to fall in line with the consensus here but was hoping this might be different.

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[candi]

Sue,

Me, too, especially since my doctor said it was safe.