This is despite the fact that as recently as 2013, research found that just three months of twice-daily carnitine and carbohydrate supplementation (80g carbs + 1.5g carnitine) was not only able to raise muscle carnitine levels significantly, but also increase the activity of genes in the muscles that are involved in stimulating fat burning during exercise (8)
Insulin helps move sugar from your blood into your cells so your body can use it for energy
While it shows potential for promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation, its premature to label it a cure for chronic conditions without more robust clinical data
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Direct impact can shear peptide bonds through mechanical force, damaging the compound before it even dissolves