Can carnitine help with weight loss?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:There's no proof that carnitine can help with weight loss. This naturally occurring compound is often marketed as a slim-down supplement because its role in the body is to help convert fat into energy.
Preliminary research suggests that carnitine can increase muscle mass, lower body fat and fight off fatigue, which may translate into weight loss for some people. Because carnitine can cause side effects like nausea, consult your health-care provider before taking a carnitine supplement.There's no proof that carnitine can help with weight loss. This naturally occurring compound is often marketed as a slim-down supplement because its role in the body is to help convert fat into energy. Preliminary research suggests that... More -
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:When you don’t have enough carnitine, it also forces your body to turn calories into fat and makes it almost impossible to lose fat. Simply taking carnitine does not adequately help, however, because it does not get into cells optimally. Instead, take 1,000 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine (which does get into the cells more effectively) daily for four months, to boost energy and allow weight loss.
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When you don’t have enough carnitine, it also forces your body to turn calories into fat and makes it almost impossible to lose fat. Simply taking carnitine does not adequately help, however, because it does not get into cells... More
