SciTec Carni Complex

Name: SciTec Carni Complex
Brand: SciTec
SKU: 5999100029460
Price: 18.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: SciTec

£18.99

SciTec Carni Complex gives you L-carnitine in a straightforward caps format.

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, SciTec, Weight Management Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 5999100029460

At a glance

Limited

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

Our honest take

A capsule blend of carnitine forms, listed at 1,200 mg. We have not been able to confirm the exact forms used, or whether that figure is per capsule or per serving, so check the pot. Mixing several forms of carnitine has no proven advantage over plain L-carnitine, which itself has little evidence for fat loss in healthy people who eat a normal diet. A plain L-carnitine tartrate, such as NOW's, is the simpler comparison.

You want a stimulant-free product and accept the evidence for fat loss is weak
You prefer a few large capsules to a liquid
You are buying it for fat loss: the evidence does not support that in healthy people
You find large capsules hard to swallow
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: 1,200 mg of carnitine in a blend of forms. We have not verified the serving size, the forms used, the capsule shell or allergens; check the pot.

Pack: 60 large 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 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.