Amino of the week; Carnitine;

Carnitine in made from the amino acids lysine and methionine, as well as vitamin c,b-3, b-6 and iron. You may have heard about its ability to enhance fat loss, yet new research shows that in addition to fat burning, carnitine can enhance musccle growth. Carnitine is essential in the body for transporting fats to mitochondria, the area in cells where fats are burned for fuel. Research also shows that carnitine can enhance the amount of testosterone receptors known as androgen receptors, inside muscle cells. The more of these receptors the more testosterone that can bind to them and stimulate muscle growth.
Dosage;
1. Take 1 to 1.5 grams of carnitine or acetyl-L-carnitine in the morning, before breakfast,
2. Take 1 to 1.5 grams 30 to 60 minutes before workouts,
3. Take 1 to 1.5 grams 30 to 60 minutes before bed.
I usually take my carnitine 30 minutes before i workout although it can be an expensive supplement to add to your regimen, i feel it is a needed part to aid in my fat loss goals.
Also remember, There are one thousand milligrams in one gram, so that is two 500 milligram capsules to get the needed one thousand milligrams, usually the supplements are sold in capsule form and are in 500 milligram dosages per capsule.