Overview
Clinical Benefits
- Fat oxidation support
- Athletic endurance + recovery
- Reduces exercise-induced muscle damage
- Cardiac function support
- Pairs well with GLP-1 weight loss
Administration
Intramuscular injection or IV drip (added to fat-loss bags)
Drug class: amino acid derivative
Clinical Dosing
Typical dosage
200mg-1g per session
Starting dose
200mg
Cadence
2-3x weekly (around training)
Full titration schedule
| Phase | Dose |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | 200mg IM pre-workout 2-3x weekly |
| Weeks 3-12 | 500mg-1g IM or IV 2-3x weekly |
| Maintenance | 500mg 1-2x weekly |
Safety Profile
Side effects
- • Fishy body odor (TMAO metabolism — manageable with riboflavin)
- • GI upset at high oral doses
- • Injection site reactions
- • Rare seizure activation in epileptics
Contraindications
- • Seizure disorder
- • Active hypothyroidism (uncontrolled)
- • Pregnancy (insufficient safety data)
Frequently asked questions
L-Carnitine is most commonly researched for: Fat oxidation support, Athletic endurance + recovery, Reduces exercise-induced muscle damage, Cardiac function support.
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