I am 98 kg weight. I am going gym from past 1 month .my gym trainer is telling me to purchase l carnitine. Is it safe? I am afraid to buy and confused whether to buy or not? Is their any side effect or will it cause any problem in kidney or liver or brain? If I take it for 1 month and leave will it create any impact? Please help me and clear my doubts .so that I can take decision and not regret.

Ms. Geetanjali Ahuja MengiDietitian/Nutritionist20yrs exp

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Hi, Any supplement is only effective till you use it. Thus its impact is temporary. Also L-Carnitine acts as a fat burner. However there are no concrete studies of its benefits in fat loss. Also a caloric restrictive well balanced diet with physical activity is the best way to lose fat in the long run. Natural protein sources like meat,Fish,Poultry and milk do have carnitine in them. 

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Dr. Rajesh D. PatidarYoga & Naturopathy Specialist11yrs exp

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There are no major side effect known for carnitine but you should continue weight loss program without carnitine. You may take any energy drink added green tea axtract durring work out to remain energetic & hydrated. Loose & gain weight is the matter of calory, protien intack & metabolism. Better to take education rather than medication. Suggetion take plenty of water & juices specially rich in vitamin c & antioxidant specially orrange, can suger juice, pineapple etc to remain energetic & hydrated take proper sleep prefer fruite in morning take salad before lunch & dinner avoid diary, refind food items & fast food take food reach in protein free free for any further health query, help or sugesion by personal chat option url Me/message/u3oy5o4t7irng1.  

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