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L-Carnitine for Sports & Fitness
How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes?
L-carnitine, which is normally manufactured by the human body, has been popular as a potential ergogenic aid (i.e., having the ability to increase work capacity), because of its role in the conversion of fat to energy.1 However, while some studies have found that L-carnitine improves certain measures of muscle physiology, research on the effects of 2 to 4 grams of carnitine per day on performance have produced inconsistent results.2 L-carnitine may be effective in certain intense exercise activities leading to exhaustion,3 but recent studies have reported that L-carnitine supplementation does not benefit non-exhaustive or even marathon-level endurance exercise,4, 5 anaerobic performance,6 or lean body mass in weight lifters.7
Side Effects
Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds
The body needs lysine, methionine, vitamin C, iron, niacin, and vitamin B6 to produce carnitine.
Interactions with Medicines
Certain medicines interact with this supplement.
 Replenish Depleted Nutrients
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| Support Medicine | none |
 Reduces Effectiveness
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| Potential Negative Interaction
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