Hello everyone, today let’s talk about the supplements that should be chosen for weight loss. Faced with a plethora of choices on the market, I particularly recommend two effective ingredients: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (α-Lipoic Acid) and Carnitine. What is unique about these two ingredients, and how do they differ? Let’s take a detailed look together.
First, let’s talk about Alpha-Lipoic Acid. It not only possesses powerful antioxidant properties but also regenerates vitamins C, E, and Coenzyme Q10, playing a remarkable role in maintaining blood levels.
Today, our focus is on the role of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in promoting carbohydrate metabolism. Many people’s body fat results from the conversion of excessive carbohydrates into neutral fats.
Therefore, it is very important to control the intake of carbohydrates, and it is equally crucial to improve their metabolic function. Alpha-Lipoic Acid can help the body absorb glucose and convert it into energy within the cells. It is worth mentioning that Alpha-Lipoic Acid was initially used as a drug and has been used to treat Type 2 diabetes since the 1960s.
Although Alpha-Lipoic Acid is found in foods like liver, spinach, and carrots, and can be naturally synthesized in the body, the quantity is very limited. Therefore, to achieve weight loss effects, I recommend using supplements.
Next, let’s look at Carnitine.
Unlike Alpha-Lipoic Acid, the main function of Carnitine is to promote lipid metabolism, not carbohydrate metabolism. Carnitine does not directly burn neutral fats but helps break down triglycerides during exercise and transports free fatty acids to the mitochondria in cells. Therefore, if you do not exercise, the effect of taking Carnitine alone is limited.
Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that can be synthesized from lysine and methionine. Although a certain amount of Carnitine can be synthesized in the body, it is still necessary to use supplements to meet daily needs.
In addition, I would like to mention Coenzyme Q10. When taken together with Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Carnitine, it can activate the mitochondria in cells, helping to burn the glucose carried by Alpha-Lipoic Acid or the free fatty acids carried by Carnitine, thus enhancing energy metabolism efficiency.
The combination of Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Carnitine, and Coenzyme Q10 can effectively improve the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, allowing you to feel significant changes in your body.
As for when to take these supplements, it is recommended to take Alpha-Lipoic Acid on an empty stomach because it is a highly reactive substance and can easily react chemically with other substances in food. Carnitine is recommended to be taken about 1 hour before exercise to ensure the best effect during exercise.
That’s all for today’s sharing, see you in the next episode.
