When it comes to weight loss, one supplement that always gets a mention is carnitine. But what is canitine and how does it work?
Carnitine is a compound from the amino acids methionine and lysine, carnitine is the "transporter" of fatty acids, this transporter turns your fat into energy which is used when exercising.
Being the middle of summer here in this great country, I take carnitine several times a day. The best times to take your carnitine is just before any physical activity (workouts), or when you haven't eaten in a while and you feel hungry. These are the times when your body is trying to use your fat as an energy source, so you want as much carnitine in your system to help the process along.
What to buy
When it comes to purchasing your carnitine you will probably see different variety's, so which should you buy? I buy Acetyl L-Carnitine, It is basically a superior form, that gets working a little faster and more effectively.
Carnitine can be quite expensive if your buying it from your local supplement store, so you are far better having a look on-line, and getting it in powder form instead of capsules. The taste is pretty foul so I buy empty capsules and fill them myself, by doing this you can save squillions!
Squillions!
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