Carnitine

Carnitine

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Carnitine is a compound that plays a role in energy production by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria so they can be oxidized to generate energy.

So yes Carnitine is a fat burner!

• It increase levels androgen receptors in muscle cells.
  (Androgen receptors are what testosterone binds to in order to stimulate muscle cell growth, so the more receptors you have, the greater your growth potential.)
  
  
• Carnitine may also improve insulin sensitivity by decreasing fat levels in muscle, thereby offering some protection against Type 2Diabetes.
  
  
• Food sources Carnitine comes from would be beef, bison, chicken, cod, whole milk and cheese.

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