We all have areas where fat cells seem to congregate and sadly, thrive. The real challenge is burning these fat cells and keeping them off. We hear a lot about fat burning by working out at gym, restricting calorie intake and taking supplements that stimulates our body to burn more fat.
Our body derives energy from the food we consume. During exercise, the main energy source is from the metabolism of carbohydrates, while fat is reserved as secondary source. Logically the more fat is burnt for fuel, the less fat is stored in the body.
What is L-Carnitine?
L-Carnitine is an essential nutrient in the fat burning process. It functions like a forklift, picking up fats and dropping them into the mitochondria the metabolic furnace of the cell. Without L-Carnitine, fats cannot enter the mitochondria to be burnt off.
Besides, acting as a 'fat transporter' L-Carnitine is also critical in ensuring that the energy furnace, the mitochondria is running smoothly, ensuring that you can have maximal energy for health and for longevity.
'L-Carnitine is the best nutrient for promoting weight loss'
In the book entitled 'The Carnitine Miracle' author Robert Crayhon who is a renowned author, clinicians and nutritionist. He wrote that 'Carnitine is the best nutrient there is for promoting weight loss' , and advocates that anyone seeking to lose body fat must include carnitine as part of their dieting program.
This doesn't come in as a surprise, increasing L-Carnitine intake increases the body's natural ability to burn more fat creating a leaner, trimmer and more beautiful body.
Pantothenic Acid - Partner in Fat Burning
Besides L-Carnitine, the body requires pantothenic acid to effectively convert food to energy. Pantothenic Acid is also known as Vitamin B5 is needed by the body for complete metabolism of the food we eat.
A deficiency in the pantothenic acid may result in an incomplete metabolism leading to excess fat deposit in the body.
Taken together, both L-Carnitine and Pantothenic Acid work hand-in-hand for efficient metabolism of food.
How much L-Carnitine and Pantothenic Acid should I take?
In the book, 'A Carnitine Miracle' author Robert Crayhon recommends 1000mg to 4000mg per day of L-Carnitine and 40mg to 80mg of pantothenic acid to help promote weight loss.
Both L-Carnitine and pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) will work synergistically together to metabolize fat and carbohydrates to energy preventing its conversion to fat deposits in the body.
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