L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine
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Pure L-Carnitine supporting energy metabolism and exercise recovery, providing convenient amino acid nutrition for active lifestyles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
L-Carnitine acts as a molecular shuttle, transporting long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane so they can be burned for energy. Without adequate carnitine, fat cannot effectively enter the fat-burning pathway regardless of how much you exercise or diet. It also reduces exercise-induced muscle damage markers, supporting faster recovery between sessions.
The active compound is identical in both forms. Capsules are convenient and pre-dosed for daily use. The powder has a mild, slightly bitter and salty flavour that is barely noticeable in 300–500ml of water or completely masked in juice or a pre-workout drink. Standard dose is 500mg–2g per day. Take 30–60 minutes before exercise for maximum fat-burning effect, or with carbohydrates to improve uptake into muscle tissue.
Exercise is what creates the metabolic demand that pulls fatty acids into the mitochondria — L-Carnitine opens the gate, but exercise lights the furnace. Without it, fat oxidation benefits are minimal. That said, taking it on rest days still matters — muscle carnitine stores take weeks to fully saturate through supplementation, so daily consistent use (including rest days) is more effective than only taking it on training days.
L-Carnitine is not a rapid fat burner — muscle carnitine stores take time to build. Meaningful fat oxidation improvements are typically seen after 3–6 months of consistent daily use combined with a caloric deficit and regular exercise. Short-term effects like improved energy during cardio and reduced muscle soreness can be noticed within 2–4 weeks. Think of it as optimising your fat metabolism over time, not a quick fix.
Yes — L-Carnitine is well tolerated at doses up to 2g/day with no significant side effects at standard levels. Beyond fat metabolism, it has also been shown to reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and oxidative stress, supporting faster recovery. Note that if brain health is a specific goal, Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is the more targeted form — it crosses the blood-brain barrier and supports cognitive function in ways standard L-Carnitine cannot.
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L-Carnitine
Regular price
R 135.00
Sale price
R 135.00
Regular price
R 119.00
Unit price
per