L-carnitine is an amino acid related to B-group vitamins (it is also called BT, B11), synthesized in the body. The drug "L-carnitine" ("elcarnitine") (the instruction contains this information) exhibits anabolic, antithyroid, antihypoxic effects, stimulates regenerative activity in tissues, activates fat metabolism, improves appetite. It normalizes metabolic processes that ensure the activity of coenzyme A, slows down the breakdown of carbohydrate and protein compounds due to the stimulation of fat metabolism.
Also, the dietary supplement "L-carnitine" ("elcarnitine"), reviews of which are mostly positive, increases the enzymatic activity of intestinal, gastric juice, reduces the degree of lactic acidosis during sports, reduces fatty elements in skeletal muscles and ensures the normalization of body weight. The drug accelerates the regeneration of nerve tissues, produces a pronounced neurotrophic effect.
Means "L-carnitine" ("elcarnitine"). Application
The drug is indicated for use by athletes in order to increase endurance, as well as for greaterthe effectiveness of the exercises performed and the speedy increase in muscle mass. To improve memory and concentration, slow down brain aging, the supplement is prescribed for older people. For patients with cardiac pathologies, the remedy "L-carnitine" ("elcarnitine") (reviews indicate its good tolerance) helps to increase exercise tolerance. Among other things, it is prescribed to premature babies in order to normalize weight, and to children during active growth in order to achieve the correct development of skeletal muscles. The drug is recommended for use by vegetarians to compensate for the lack of l-carnitine and people with reduced appetite, with physical exhaustion.
Release form, composition
Bioadditive has several forms of release.
- Syrup. One hundred milliliters contains ten grams of levocarnitine.
- Pills. One tablet contains one hundred or five hundred milligrams of levocarnitine.
- Capsules. One capsule contains two hundred and fifty or five hundred milligrams of levocarnitine.
Method of reception
Syrup is taken orally undiluted, regardless of food. If necessary, you can drink it with water. As a rule, adults are prescribed 5 ml of the drug three times a day. Athletes immediately before training are recommended to drink 15 ml of syrup once. Children 0-1 years old are shown taking 8-20 drops per day, 1-6 years old - 20-28 drops, 6-12 years old - 2.5 ml (doses should be divided into two or three doses). The drug is taken, on average, formonth. Tablets and capsules are swallowed whole with water. Adults are recommended to take 200-250 mg twice or thrice a day. Athletes should take 500-1500 mg at a time before training.
Side Effects of L-Carnitine (Elcarnitine) Supplement Use
Reviews report satisfactory tolerability of the drug. In isolated cases, epigastric pain and dyspepsia developed. An allergy may occur while taking the drug "L-carnitine" ("elcarnitine"). Feedback from patients with uremia warns of the likelihood of muscle weakness.
