i've been taking L-Carnitine for 4 days now and yes, i do believe it helps with rapiding my metabolism rate. Atkin recommended 1500mg per day but im only taking 2 x 500mg = 1000g (before lunch & dinner) because im quite small build and didnt want to introduce a large quantity of L-Carnitine into my body so hastily.

Since taking this, I feel that my body temperature is warmer and I get thirsty and feel dry. My appetite seem to have decreased also (even tho there is no proof that L-Carnitine depresses appetitie per se), but this is perhaps due to the fact that L-Carnitine channel my existing fats into energy and less I feel less need to eat? Either way, its all good for me!

The brand im using is "Musashi", retailing AUS$102 (around US$75) for 90g. I wont use this long term because as mentioned, it is pricey. Im currently taking this with CoQ10.