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L-Carnitine Question

torylanez

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I've been taking Acetyl L Carnitine (ALCAR) for a couple of days now and I can't handle the stimulant effect it has.
I'm really sensitive to stimulants, I can't handle caffeine in high doses and also ritalin seems to have the same effect.
Does regular L-Carnitine have the same stimulant like effect of ALCAR?

As a follow up question: what is considered the best non-stimulant fat burner?
 
torylanez said:
I've been taking Acetyl L Carnitine (ALCAR) for a couple of days now and I can't handle the stimulant effect it has.
I'm really sensitive to stimulants, I can't handle caffeine in high doses and also ritalin seems to have the same effect.
Does regular L-Carnitine have the same stimulant like effect of ALCAR?

As a follow up question: what is considered the best non-stimulant fat burner?
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In short Acetyl L-Carnitine is used more for energy where as L-Carnitine is used more for fat loss. You would more likely tolerate L-Carnitine better due to the way your body does not process them the same...this explained more in detail

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have you considered dropping your dose down? just because someone tells you to take 1-2g on the internet doesnt mean you shouldnt adjust to your own needs. given that youve only tried it a couple times im guessing you havent played around with amounts much.
 
squirtguns89 said:
have you considered dropping your dose down? just because someone tells you to take 1-2g on the internet doesnt mean you shouldnt adjust to your own needs. given that youve only tried it a couple times im guessing you havent played around with amounts much.
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I took the recommended 500mg dose and it made me feel like I was using ritalin. I hate that feeling.
 
torylanez said:
Interesting stuff
Have experience using it?
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Actually just finished up 8 weeks last Tuesday. It's great for stim free fat loss but just make sure you're getting enough water and food through the day or the cramping "feeling" can become a serious issue. If you eat and drink normal tho you'll be fine (just don't do like a 16hr fast with no bcaas or anything)

The fat loss is hard to see while running it as (at least for me) it bloats you a bit. Once it has about a week to clear after your run you will dry up and see the results.
 
Hmm I've taking different brands of carnitine but never had one that had a stim effect. I use the liquid version from prosupps and I take CLA for herb store. I haven't had any really good success from non stim products. But I know a lot of people with HBP have to look for those.
 
I am sensitive to stimulates as well and use the Met-Rx liquid L-Carnitine 1500. I realize it is not really supposed to work but it does appear to give me an energy boost during long, 1+hr, boot camp type workouts. I cannot handle caffeine in high doses, nor Beta Alanine in small doses.
 
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