In sports food the L-carnitine call B11 vitamin produced by the human body at consumption of proteinaceous food. Properties of the left carnitine allow the organism to process quicker fats into energy thanks to what it is widely applied in bodybuilding as nutritional supplement.
What types of l carnitine it is better for weight loss
Producers of sports food offer liquid and solid medicines with elkarnitiny.
- In the liquid state various drinks, syrups, cocktails and also ampoules are on sale. As a part of such drinks surely there is the acetyl left carnitine. It is convenient to use liquid additive before trainings, besides, it differs in pleasant taste. Nevertheless, concentration of active ingredient in such product is small, and the products are more expensive than other forms of production of medicine.
- It is simpler to find the tableted l carnitine in sale in pure form though some producers can add sweetener that the tablet was simpler to be used. Medicine needs to be washed down with water or unsweetened juice therefore athletes should take suitable drink on the training. Unlike liquid l carnitine, the tablet needs about 30 minutes on assimilation. The same treats the l-carnitine in capsules.
As it is correct to receive l-carnitine for combustion of fat
The use of the l-carnitine allows to burn quicker fat stocks in the organism. However fans of magic recipes and universal diets won't manage to lose weight quickly, only using additives and lying on the sofa. That elkarnitin worked, intensive trainings are necessary. The organism starts process of combustion of fats after the hour of aerobic loading, and additive allows to begin this process for half an hour of occupations on the racetrack, the exercise bike or other kind of trainings.
How to receive l carnitine at trainings? First of all, forget about fashionable diets for weight loss and accustom yourself to proteinaceous food. Secondly, observe the dosage and avoid side effects. Thirdly, you can combine additive with other types of sports food, but the most effective reception of the elkarnitin with VSAA complex amino acids is considered.
L carnitine dosage
The organism of the adult needs 0.2-0.5 g of the l-carnitine, and at big exercise stresses this number increases to 1.5-2 g. The certain reserve of substance contains in the liver and striated muscles, still the number arrives from the food rich with protein, but this volume of the l-carnitine for athletes seldom happens enough for what sports additives are used. The exact dosage of medicine is specified on packing, but there are also general recommendations.
- The liquid l carnitine for women and men is used of 5 ml three times a day. Also athletes can drink the day dose at one time for half an hour prior to the training.
- The dosage of tablets and capsules varies depending on concentration of substance and makes 250-500 g three times a day or 1000-1500 before the training. If this quantity isn't enough, after consultation with the therapist or the sports doctor, the dosage can be increased till 2000-2500.
When to receive l carnitine
The drugs with l carnitine are taken according to various schemes. So, capsules and tablets quite often use on an empty stomach in the mornings, before the training or after the training. The daily dosage is divided into 2-3 portions and makes 0.5-2 g. It doesn't make sense to exceed the dosage: surplus of medicine is removed in the natural way and doesn't bring any benefit.