Carnitine enhances aerobic performance, allowing athletes to exercise longer without fatigue. Trained runners given 2 grams of carnitine per day increased their peak running speed by a remarkable 5.7 percent. One of the most frequest comments I hear from my clients is that they have much better athletic endurance when they take carnitine regularly. This is particularly true for those who only exercise once or twice per week. The dose that appears to be most helpful for enhancing aerobic performance is in the range of 1 to 4 grams per day.
Older adults benefit greatly from carnitine during exercise.
Carnitine levels decline with age and because of this, fatty acids can accumulate that can make energy pathways of the cell sluggish. For these and many other reasons, carnitine is a must supplement for those over 40 who want to maximize their energy and exercise endurance. Tuning up the metabolism with the right nutrients is essential for weight loss. There is significant scientific evidence that increased levels of carnitine in tissues leads to increased fat burning. Carnitine is the forklift that takes fat to the fat incinerators in our cells called the mitochondria.