Responses Of Criterion Variables To Different Supplemental Doses Of L-carnitine L-tartrate
Effect | Decrease |
Values | Both 1 and 2 g of l-carnitine produced significantly lower hypoxanthine levels immediately after and 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes post-exercise. There was no difference between 1 and 2 g. |
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.