December Fit-Bits 2002

By Robert Forney CFT ISSA

L-carnitine for fat loss?

     A study at the University of Leipzig, Germany, conducted a study to see if L-carnitine helped burn fat in those who were not deficient in L-carnitine. The study found that when adults were given oral L-carnitine they increased observed significant increase in fatty acid oxidation. If you are looking to burn fat, it may be helpful to supplement with L-carnitine. STUDY AUTHORS: Muller DM, Seim H, Kiess W, Loster H, Richter T

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