{"id":17106,"date":"2010-02-26T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2010-02-26T06:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=17106"},"modified":"2010-02-25T11:00:06","modified_gmt":"2010-02-25T16:00:06","slug":"benefits-and-side-effects-of-l-carnitine-supplementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/benefits-and-side-effects-of-l-carnitine-supplementation\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits and Side Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>L-carnitine is a popular fitness supplement, but is it right for you? L-carnitine is mainly found in avocados, dairy products, and red meats (lamb and beef). It is also naturally made in the body from amino acids and used to increase\u00a0the use of fat as an energy source by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria (located in the cytoplasm outside the nucleus of the cell), where they are burned to release energy for body functions.<\/p>\n

L-carnitine supplementation\u00a0should\u00a0not\u00a0be used by those\u00a0who are allergic to any food protein (egg, milk, or wheat), risk of poor\u00a0nutrition, pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant,\u00a0or other health risks or problems.\u00a0First off, you should contact your physician about\u00a0taking any supplements.\u00a0If you do decide to use the L-carnitine supplement, it is recommended to take\u00a0the supplement\u00a0with a full glass of water or other liquid and with a meal or\u00a0immediately after a meal. I strongly recommend researching this supplement<\/a> as well as any other\u00a0supplements before\u00a0usage.\u00a0Below are\u00a0lists of the benefits and side-effects of\u00a0L-carnitine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Benefits of L-carnitine Supplementation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Promotes natural growth and development<\/li>\n
  2. MAY help build muscle<\/li>\n
  3. MAY prevent forms of cardiovascular disease<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. MAY help protect against liver disease<\/li>\n
  5. MAY help protect against diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. MAY help protect against kidney disease<\/li>\n
  7. MAY help protect against muscle disease<\/li>\n
  8. MAY reduce hunger pangs and weakness<\/li>\n
  9. MAY increase energy<\/li>\n
  10. MAY help reduce body fat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Side Effects of L-carnitine Supplementation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. MAY cause muscle fatigue<\/li>\n
    2. MAY cause cramps<\/li>\n
    3. MAY lower blood-sugar levels<\/li>\n
    4. MAY cause problems with pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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