Responses Of Criterion Variables To Different Supplemental Doses Of L-carnitine L-tartrate
| Effect | Decrease |
| Values | 1 g of l-carnitine led to significantly lower blood myoglobin immediately after, and 5, 10, and 20 minutes post-exercise compared to 0 g. The 2 g treatment lowered myoglobin prior to exercise and 5, 10, and 30 minutes after exercise. |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | n/a |
| Number of Subjects | 8 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29 |
In this crossover study eight men supplemented 0, 1, and 2 g of l-carnitine l-tartrate daily for three weeks in random order with a three week washout period between each regimen. At the end of each regimen, the men performed five sets of 15 to 20 reps of back squats at 50% of 1RM. Perceived muscle soreness, hand grip strength, and blood was tested at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-exercise.
