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l-Carnitine Supplementation in Recovery after Exercise
Roger Fielding1, Linda Riede2, James P Lugo3
1Tufts University, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, USA. roger.Fielding@tufts.edu.
Nutrients
|March 14, 2018
Summary
L-carnitine supplementation enhances exercise capacity and aids post-exercise recovery in athletes. It also benefits older adults by increasing muscle mass and reducing fatigue, suggesting broader applications for physical health.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Sports Science
Background:
- L-carnitine is crucial for fatty acid oxidation and energy metabolism.
- Its potential as an ergogenic aid for athletes has been explored.
- Existing research suggests benefits for both performance and recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the ergogenic and recovery-enhancing effects of L-carnitine.
- To explore L-carnitine's impact on exercise capacity and muscle function.
- To examine L-carnitine's role in older adults and age-related muscle changes.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing scientific literature on L-carnitine and exercise.
- Analysis of studies on acute physical performance and exercise recovery.
- Inclusion of research on L-carnitine supplementation in athletic and older populations.
Main Results:
- L-carnitine improves acute exercise performance, increasing oxygen consumption and power output.
- Supplementation aids post-exercise recovery by reducing muscle soreness and cellular damage markers.
- In older adults, L-carnitine intake increased muscle mass, reduced body weight, and decreased fatigue.
Conclusions:
- L-carnitine demonstrates significant ergogenic and recovery benefits for athletes.
- Enhanced blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles contribute to these effects.
- L-carnitine shows promise in mitigating age-associated muscle decline and fatigue.
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