Side effects and watch-outs
- Fishy body odor at high doses
- GI upset
- Headache
- Insomnia (ALCAR if taken late)
- Increases TMAO (cardiovascular concern at very high doses — controversial)
Supplement / Fat Oxidation/Testosterone
L-Carnitine (ALCAR / L-Carnitine L-Tartrate)
Essential for fatty acid transport into mitochondria. ALCAR (acetyl-l-carnitine) crosses blood-brain barrier — nootropic and neuroprotective. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate reduces muscle soreness and androgen receptor upregulation (improves testosterone sensitivity). Multiple forms for different purposes.
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