What is Carnitine?
L-Carnitine is a derivative of naturally occurring amino acid, its very popular, and used for bodybuilding, fitness, and weight loss programs as a supplement. In a broad sense, it is a nutrient and dietary supplement
It's produced in labs and it is a synthetic product, the body itself produces it for its needs, very small amounts it can be managed from food, what we eat particularly meat and fish. For some people, vegans or people with certain genetic issues, it has to be given as a supplement,(1).,(2)
Let's see
What are different types of carnitine?
The several types of carnitine which are used for supplements are
L- Carnitine
This is the most required type and standard bioactive form of carnitine
D-Carnitine
This is a very inactive form, it should not be used
Acetyl- Carnitine
Most active form for the brain, this is more beneficial for people with neurodegeneration.
Propionyl - L-Carnitine
More active form for blood circulation improves blood flow
L -Carnitine-L-Tartarate
More active form for supplements meant for sports, weight loss For most people, acetyl-L-Carnitine is the best working type
How it works?
Its main role in our body is
1,:-Energy production
2,:-Mitochondrial function
In cells carnitine transport fatty acids, where they burn and produce energy, for this purpose, most carnitine, about 90% only contained in muscles where it produces energy by utilizing fatty acids as fuel, and in turn, it helps in weight loss.
Where it occurs in nature?
Carnitine in Nature
What are the health benefits of Carnitine?
Carnitine is associated with energy production that too in muscles, where it utilizes fatty acids rather than carbohydrates.
1,:-May help in weight loss
It really works, research studies confirm this.
2,:-May help in exercise performance
These benefits are indirect and it takes time, these are long term benefits,(3)
Recovery
May improve exercise recovery
Muscle oxygen supply
May increase oxygen supply to muscles
Stamina
May increase blood flow, delay discomfort, and reduce fatigue
Muscle Soreness
May reduce muscle soreness after exercise
Red blood cell production
May increase the production of red blood cells, which are also responsible for oxygen
Transport to full body
3,:-May help brain
It provides almost all-round health benefits in this area studies suggested that
It prevents age-related mental decline
It improves markers of learning
It protects the brain from cell damage
4:-May help Heart
It reduces blood pressure
It increases blood circulation
5,:- May help in diabetes type2
It reduces blood sugar levels
It improves your body ability to use carbohydrates
What are the negative impacts?
There are no negative effects seen in people taking it 3 gram/ day, some people reported some mild side effects such as nausea and stomach discomfort
What should be dosed?
Although recommend doses varies from 500 to 2000 gram/day depending on for what the purpose it is used
Who should take it?
Older adults, vegans, and vegetarians
Some very specific use such as for cases of brain, and blood circulation
Does it good for nootropics?
If you see it used for more betterment for the brain, so it should be used as nootropics in fact, it is used in a lot of supplements meant for nootropics
So what we have to say about this, from nootropics facts point of view, it's most trusted drug today, about nootropics activity, it has more than enough activity in the area of brain and brain functions, its side effects are also very limited, all said and done it can be very good choice.