As drug acts
L-Carnitine is a particular biological substance acting regulator of energy metabolism in the body. It is produced in the liver cells, and plays a leading role in the transport of fatty acids, their splitting and entering the muscle fibers.
This means refers to metabolites that reduce the speed of the main reactions in the body, accelerate muscle growth, helping to supply tissues with oxygen and stimulates the recovery and regeneration cells.
If pre-workout drink L-Carnitine, the drug released from the fat depots nutrients (fatty acids), which will provide energy all body tissues during class, as a means to protect cells from the effects of degradation products formed during physical loads.
Thus, the use of L-Carnitine allows the body to use internal resources and direct them to muscle growth, reduction of body fat, increased tolerance to stress during and after training.
The substance is synthesized in human organs, but many people are encouraged to drink L-carnitine, as he or produced in insufficient quantities or rapidly excreted from the body.
Its deficiency can occur in the background:
- active lifestyle:
- mental and emotional stress, and chronic stress;
- fasting, vegetarianism and strict diets.
Lack of the substance is shown:
- muscle weakness;
- decreased appetite;
- performance drop;
- sleepiness;
- fatigue during physical activity.
Used in medicine preparation
L-carnitine is used for the treatment of ischemic damage to the heart muscles, degenerative changes in the liver, degenerative and inflammatory lesions of muscles.
In the treatment of diseases usually use a liquid L-carnitine, i.e. solution of the drug. It is administered intravenously to 1-4 c. in a day.
The drug in such a regimen is rapidly absorbed and rapidly excreted from the body (3 hours), it is easy to penetrate into the heart and liver and slower - in the muscles.
The use of the drug in the sport
Many fitness instructors, Pilates, dance or gymnastics may advise their clients to make before training L-carnitine to increase stamina and improve trophic processes in the muscles.
For receiving L-carnitine prophylaxis exists solid form of the drug (in the form of tablets and capsules) and liquid - drink.
Structure
- oral solution contains 1500 mg. L-carnitine + dexpanthenol - 12.92 mg .;
- Capsules (. a dosage of 500, 560 mg) consist of L-carnitine, pantothenic ether, and tartaric acids, preservatives and flavorings;
- tablets contain 500 mg. of active ingredient and 67 mg. calcium gluconate.
The use of L-carnitine with a weight loss
Among nutritionists and sports instructors a practice purpose of this additive in patients with overweight. Its use is considered to be effective against a background of physical exercise, so experts recommend drinking before Carnitine training preparation in order to accelerate the burning of body fat, lower blood cholesterol levels and triglycerides.
Slimming good use of tablets or capsules, as well as liquid form preparation.
The dosage regimen
To properly use L-carnitine before exercise, drink it must be directly behind the 15-25 minutes before training.
Standard dosage is receiving capsules or tablets once a day, if there is no training. And twice a day, if there is a class, that is, one pill drink, for example, in the morning and the other in advance of fitness, gymnastics, gym.
For people dieters dose selected trainer or nutritionist, generally, the higher the weight, the more pills you need to take, but without exceeding the optimum daily amount of L-Carnitine (2-2,5 gr.)
Receiving Supplements considered the most effective in the morning and before a planned physical activity, at this time the drug has the greatest activity.
Therefore, it is partitioned into two (1,000 mg.), Or three doses (at 500-750 mg.) Per day.
Liquid L-Carnitine drink half a teaspoon during the meal, three times a day.
The optimal dosing regimen of L-carnitine for the people attending sports activities:
- fasting for 20-30 minutes before breakfast, 200 mg;
- before lunch - 200 mg;
- before a snack - 200 mg;
- before training, for 15-25 minutes at a dose of 600 mg.
The best form of preparation for such a scheme is considered to be a liquid L-Carnitine.
Side effect
Supplement some excites the nervous system, and therefore it is not recommended to drink, together with coffee and strong tea.
Also L-carnitine strongly stimulates the appetite. Because of this, you need to adhere to a special diet or fitness work out a training regime that will avoid unplanned meal.
Thus, to ensure that the drug helped in the fight against obesity, muscular system strengthened and increased exercise tolerance is important:
- combine it with the use of sports activities;
- not to increase the dosage on their own;
- stop taking the supplements for symptoms of allergies.
If you strictly follow the rules of the drug, that is for 15-25 minutes before exercise drink L-Carnitine is one capsule or tablet, it is possible to increase the fat burning by 10% and increase the endurance and strengthen health.
Reception L-carnitine after a workout
Since that time people have a rest from physical exertion to drink the drug does not make sense.
However, when expressed discomfort and fatigue Supplements can be taken after 1-2 hours after the training, in small doses (200 mg).
sources:
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