L-Carnitine question

[Nelson]

I have been reading the newer PPLP book and noticed that the list of recommended nutrients in the back of the book included L-Carnitine specifically for weight loss.

Has anyone on PP added this to their diet? If so, how much? How effective is/was it? It isn't terribly expensive, but I am not too happy about taking handfulls of supplements with every meal, so I don't want to add it if it isn't really helpful

[acipenser]

not me...

i have trouble just taking the multi every day. i have this thing about taking pills...just doesn't feel right.

[LMmama]

I am on Atkins, but I take it. It has really helped me. I was on a looong stall. I was still losing inches, but after weeks of not seeing that scale move, can get you down. I only take one a day. Not at every meal. There is a thread here called: 18 month stall ended with L-carnitine. There have been many people who have responded to it. Maybe reading it would help answer some of your questions. It was started by Matty.

[Jen777]

Anyone taking thyroid hormones should not supplement with L-Carnitine. It stops the thyroid meds from working at a cellular level. :eek:

[onehotmama]

Can you get it in Canada?

[Jen777]

I'm not so sure. We used to get ours in the States.