L-carnatine: Fat Burner?
L-carnatine: Fat Burner?
by: Arlene Gentallan
WHAT IS L-CARNATINE?
You may have already heard about L-carnatine. It's a popularly commercialized fat-burner. But did you know that your body can produce it on it's own. So, why is there a need to take l-carnatine supplement?
L-carnatine is an amino acid that our kidneys and liver can normally produce from amino acids "lysine" and "methionine." That means, your body is able to produce all the l-carnatine it needs. But there are times when it's production does not meet our body's requirement, such as during periods of strenuous exercises, renal failure, and certain genetic defects. Premature babies are also unable to produce enough l-carnatine.
FAT BURNING
L-carnatine burns fat by transporting long-chain fatty acids found in the blood into the "power house" of cells called mitochondrias. Inside the mitochondias, these fatty acids are processed to produce energy for the body.
PROMOTES ENDURANCE
Aside from this, did you know that L-carnatine also helps increase your body's endurance during exercise. This is due to the fact that it prevents the build-up of lactic acid within your body. When lactic acid accumulates on your muscle, it's acidity increases resulting to the burning and aching sensation you feel.
In fact, it has been used by athletes as a supplement to enhance their performance.
Do we really need l-carnatine?
According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements healthy people don't need to take l-carnatine from foods or supplements because their kidneys and liver are able to produce enough.
According to the National Academies's Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), l-carnatine is not an essential nutrient
Research on l-carnatine has not found sufficient proof that l-carnatine aids in weight loss.
Benefits of L-carnatine
There are positive things studies has uncovered from l-carnatine supplementation:
High dose of L-carnatine
Taking high dose of l-carnatine supplement is known to cause:
Fun fact:
Did you know that name l-carnatine is derived from the Latin word carnus which means flesh.
Resource:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Carnitine-HealthProfessional/
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| L-carnatine: Fat Burner? |
by: Arlene Gentallan
WHAT IS L-CARNATINE?
You may have already heard about L-carnatine. It's a popularly commercialized fat-burner. But did you know that your body can produce it on it's own. So, why is there a need to take l-carnatine supplement?
L-carnatine is an amino acid that our kidneys and liver can normally produce from amino acids "lysine" and "methionine." That means, your body is able to produce all the l-carnatine it needs. But there are times when it's production does not meet our body's requirement, such as during periods of strenuous exercises, renal failure, and certain genetic defects. Premature babies are also unable to produce enough l-carnatine.
FAT BURNING
L-carnatine burns fat by transporting long-chain fatty acids found in the blood into the "power house" of cells called mitochondrias. Inside the mitochondias, these fatty acids are processed to produce energy for the body.
L-carnatine serves a crucial role in transporting fatty acids inside of cells for energy production.
PROMOTES ENDURANCE
Aside from this, did you know that L-carnatine also helps increase your body's endurance during exercise. This is due to the fact that it prevents the build-up of lactic acid within your body. When lactic acid accumulates on your muscle, it's acidity increases resulting to the burning and aching sensation you feel.
In fact, it has been used by athletes as a supplement to enhance their performance.
Do we really need l-carnatine?
According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements healthy people don't need to take l-carnatine from foods or supplements because their kidneys and liver are able to produce enough.
According to the National Academies's Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), l-carnatine is not an essential nutrient
Research on l-carnatine has not found sufficient proof that l-carnatine aids in weight loss.
Benefits of L-carnatine
There are positive things studies has uncovered from l-carnatine supplementation:
- Improvement in mood, sleep quality, and fatigue among cancer patients
- Improvement in blood flow in individuals with ischemic heart disease
- Improvement in insulin sensitivity in individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes
- Enhanced memory and performance in elderly
- Improvement of sperm quality in men
High dose of L-carnatine
Taking high dose of l-carnatine supplement is known to cause:
- Abdominal cramping
- Diarrhea
- "Fishy"body odor
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Body weakness
Fun fact:
Did you know that name l-carnatine is derived from the Latin word carnus which means flesh.
Resource:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Carnitine-HealthProfessional/
