Olimp Nutrition L-Carnitine 1500 Extreme

Name: Olimp Nutrition L-Carnitine 1500 Extreme
Brand: Olimp Nutrition
SKU: 5901330028847
Price: 35.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Olimp Nutrition

£35.99

Olimp Nutrition's L-Carnitine 1500 Extreme, in a caps format that is easy to keep to session after session.

What it is

Moves long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria as part of normal metabolism
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is the acetylated form

How to use

Take as directed on the pack.

Good to know

Format: caps
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, L-Carnitine, Olimp Nutrition, Weight Management Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 5901330028847

At a glance

Limited

evidence for l-carnitine (incl. l-carnitine l-tartrate)

Our honest take

High-strength L-carnitine capsules, named for 1,500 mg. We have not been able to confirm whether that is per capsule or per serving, or the form used, so check the pot. Higher doses do not make L-carnitine work for fat loss, and the evidence in healthy people who eat a normal diet is weak. At around £36 a pot it is one of the pricier options; NOW's 500 mg capsules cost far less per day.

You want a high-strength capsule and are not worried about cost
You want a stimulant-free product and accept the evidence for fat loss is weak
You want value: simpler L-carnitine capsules cost much less
You are buying it for fat loss: the evidence does not support that in healthy people
You take thyroid medication or warfarin, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your GP agrees

The science

L-carnitine (incl. L-carnitine L-tartrate)· evidence: Limited

L-carnitine helps carry fats into cells to be used for energy. Your body makes its own, and meat and dairy supply more, so healthy people eating a normal diet are not short of it. Taking extra does not appear to raise the amount in muscle much, which is one reason it does not act as a 'fat burner'.

Reviews of the trials report a small average drop in weight (around 1 kg) compared with placebo, mostly in older or overweight people, often alongside a diet. There is little evidence of a meaningful effect on fat loss in healthy, active people with a normal diet. Small studies of L-carnitine L-tartrate have looked at muscle soreness after exercise, with mixed results.

There is no authorised health claim for L-carnitine, so we make no claims about its effects. Fat loss comes from a sustained calorie deficit, not from this ingredient.

Typical dose: Studies have typically used 1–3 g a day; liquids and capsules usually give 0.5–3 g per serving

Safety: Usually well tolerated at up to about 2 g a day. Higher doses can cause stomach upset, diarrhoea and a 'fishy' body odour. Speak to your GP first if you take thyroid medication or warfarin, have kidney disease, or have had seizures. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.

Research we looked at:
Pooyandjoo M et al. (2016). The effect of (L-)carnitine on weight loss in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Obes Rev 17(10):970–976.
Talenezhad N et al. (2020). Effects of L-carnitine supplementation on weight loss and body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled clinical trials with dose-response analysis. Clin Nutr ESPEN 37:9–23.
EFSA NDA Panel (2011). Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to L-carnitine. EFSA Journal 9(6):2212.

Ingredients & nutrition

Listed strength: 1,500 mg of L-carnitine, as named on the product. We have not verified the serving size, the form used, the capsule shell or allergens; check the pot.

Pack: 120 capsules. Caffeine free.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take as directed on the pot, with water. Doses above about 2 g of L-carnitine a day are more likely to upset the stomach. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.