[shadow_manifest]

I was reading a mag when I ran across a thing about Injectable L-Carnitine saying how it could help people lose weight. Of course they were claiming 10-15lbs in 2 weeks but I thought it was interesting. Could injecting L-Cartnitine really lead to any fatloss of any kind. I know it's taken orally for fatloss but would injecting it really increase it's effect. What are your thoughts?

[gorge]

Originally Posted by shadow_manifest

I was reading a mag when I ran across a thing about Injectable L-Carnitine saying how it could help people lose weight. Of course they were claiming 10-15lbs in 2 weeks but I thought it was interesting. Could injecting L-Cartnitine really lead to any fatloss of any kind. I know it's taken orally for fatloss but would injecting it really increase it's effect. What are your thoughts?

From what read injectable form does work. You inject it into the fat and get a nice tingling sensation. I am looking for some but can't find a source. I think vets use it on animals.

[raybravo]

animal sells injectible acetyl l carnitine , u can try that , one thing though , injecting it sub Q would mean a lot of pain ! cos u gotta use atleast 24-25 g needles !

[candle25]

Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC) is the acetyl ester of carnitine, which transports fats into the mitochondria. In the mitochondria these fats are converted to an energy source. ALC is found in the brain but its levels are dramatically reduced as we age. Recent research has vaulted ALC as one of the premiere anti-aging compounds, especially in relation to brain and nervous system deterioration. ALC not only increases the release and synthesis of acetylcholine it now appears that it has neuroprotective and neuroenhancing properties as well. ALC can prevent dopaminergic neuron death by the neurotoxin MPTP which causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. It has also been established that the density of NMDA receptors declines with age along with a decreased amount of NGF (Nerve Growth Factor). Treatment with ALC restores the NMDA receptor numbers and enhances the effects of NGF.

Acetyl L Carnitine
Cas#3040-38-8
MF C9H17NO4
MW 203

L Carnitine
Cas#541-15-1
MF C7H15NO3
MW 161

The MW is >1000 and it is soluble in water & oil (I think), so why not make a transdermal instead of pinning it? LG & I had a discussion about this a few days ago. He was concerned that the old C2G formula wouldn't be the best carrier as Alcar is hydrophillic. Anyone else have a thought on this?

[intv]

I think I remember some threads on animal's board on injecting alcar directly into fat deposits. Some people were having problems with injection sites becoming 'lumpy', like the fat was being 'dissolved' unevenly.

[raybravo]

dont think it was the fat being dissolved unevenly , its just a knot i think .

[custom]

Originally Posted by candle25

The MW is >1000 and it is soluble in water & oil (I think), so why not make a transdermal instead of pinning it? LG & I had a discussion about this a few days ago. He was concerned that the old C2G formula wouldn't be the best carrier as Alcar is hydrophillic. Anyone else have a thought on this?

Well, its really cheap, so expiramenting a bit should not pose a problem.

[gorge]

Originally Posted by raybravo

animal sells injectible acetyl l carnitine , u can try that , one thing though , injecting it sub Q would mean a lot of pain ! cos u gotta use atleast 24-25 g needles !

Why can't you use 29G 1/2 pins?

[400mtrackstar]

Couldnt it be suspended in BW with 2% Ba then filtered? It should be able to fit through a 29 pin if its not suspended in oil.

[WilteredFire]

BUMP ... Sorry, i know i know, "holy thread resurrection batman" buttt, this thread needed a bump as Im experimenting from today with Capsicum cream for some fat loss around the abs, and i know of a company that sells a very reputable injectable product with just l-carnitine in there, this deserves more attention. Dont understand why people aren't discussing this more

[WilteredFire]

A Topical Cream or Transdermal Spray with some DMSO, would this help pull l-carnitine into the bloodstream properly?

Theres a company in the UK that have made a cream called goodbye cellulite, for fatloss around the thighs and stuff, they've showed testimonials on tv etc about it, their product contains l-carnitine if i remember.

I would try the injectable form but twice daily injections or once daily at like 2-3 cc's per shot is a little too much for me, and i've only used 30g needles before.

Come on guys im sure somebody must have some info on this to share?