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How should I take l-carnitine?
The woman told me at the vitamin store to take it on an empty stomach when I wake up but I don't work out until late evening. Is it ok to take two doses like the one in the morning and another like 30 minutes before I work out or should I just remove the first dose all together?
August 3rd, 2010 - 11:44
L-Carnitine should be taken 45mns before exercise. Yes it’s better on empty stomach but it’s ok if taken during a meal. Especially pre workout. You need a meal full of protein and carbs, 1 hour before working out. You can take your Carnitine 30mns after your meal if you prefer. Take it twice during the day, around 1000mg pre workout and on empty stomach another time during the day (when waking up is just fine) take another 1000mg. Don’t take more than 4000mg/day. Take it for 2 to 4 weeks.
August 3rd, 2010 - 11:44
read the direction on the bottle, to see if it’s the same directions as she gave. In any case do what she said. Certain nutrients are best assimilated in the morning on an empty stomach. There are other reasons to take it in the morning, like the natural wake and sleep cycles and normal hormonal fluctuations during the day. It will still be in your blood stream in the evening. Don’t double dose.