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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 07:02
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Default Who Takes L-carnitine?

I Read Yesterday That Someone Here Takes 1500 Mg Of L-carnitine A Day....................i Could Only Find 250 Mg At Eckerds..........how Much Does Everyone Else Take?

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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 08:24
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I ordered some the other day form swanson vitamins, they had 250 and 500mg sizes. (500mg was $10.50 for 60 tablets) I haven't taken any yet but their recomended dosage was 500mg a day.
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 10:50
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Plan: Atkins
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BF:49%/24%/24%
Progress: 113%
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That was probably me. I take 1500 mg. of L-Carnitine per day and take 500 mg. capsules, so it is 3 times per day on an EMPTY stomach. I also take Chromium Picolinate.
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 10:50
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Oh, and I get my L-Carnitine at a vitamin shop...I don't buy it at the grocery store...they usually have the lower dosage, as you found out.
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 10:58
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The best price and most reliable service I've gotten on vitamins is www.vitamins.com. This is the same website at puritan.com, but different prices.


I paid about $12 for a 60 ct. bottle of 500mg. L-Carnitine.
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 11:12
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I can't remember what I pay for mine...I think it is about $15 for a bottle of 100 500 mg. caplets at The Vitamin Shoppe store.
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 13:23
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What does L-carnitine do for you?
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 16:35
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Originally Posted by KristyC
That was probably me. I take 1500 mg. of L-Carnitine per day and take 500 mg. capsules, so it is 3 times per day on an EMPTY stomach. I also take Chromium Picolinate.



KristyC,

Hi - Why do you take them on an EMPTY stomach? I take both and take them with my meals. Do you think they are helping you? I have not noticed a change and it's been almost 2 weeks.

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kat
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 17:03
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Plan: LC/Shangri-La
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Thanks Everyone !
I Ordered 500 Mg From Swanson.......$20 For 120.....
I'm Willing To Give It A Try !!
Kristyc.........how Many Mg. Of Chromium Picolate Do You Take?
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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 17:07
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Plan: LC/Shangri-La
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Jmaleyz........
I've Heard That It Helps Use Your Body Fat As Fuel, And Gives You Increased Energy.........i'm Sure Someone Here Knows More Than I Do. I've Just Today Started Taking Them.

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Old Wed, Feb-18-04, 20:20
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Plan: Atkins
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L-Carnitine helps with the metabolism of fat and is a good supplement for heart health, as well. The lady at the health food store, whom I know very well, said it is most effective if taken on an empty stomach, so that is what I do.

I take 1000 mg. of Chromium Picolinate per day. It helps with sweet cravings, for one thing...helps curb them.
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