Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a single-ingredient fat-burner made by EHP Labs.
It’s designed to aid fat-loss while dieting.
EHP Labs is an American supplement company, which is best-known for its famous fat-burner supplement Oxyshred.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is an amino acid that’s used in energy metabolism.
Research shows that it really only helps with fat-loss in those with a carnitine deficiency.
In regular people, however, it can still have some benefits by improving insulin sensitivity, and increasing concentration in fatigued people (1, 2).
The effective dose is 2,000mg.
Who Takes It?
Athletes who are deficient in carnitine or who want to improve their concentration and insulin sensitivity will benefit from Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
How to Take
Mix 1-2 scoops (1-2g) with 300mL water and consume.
Do not exceed 5 scoops daily.
Side Effects
Acetyl-L-Carnitine can have some minor stimulant effects, which could interfere with sleep.
Pros
- No-frills formula
- Can be easily added to your pre-workout or other supplements
- Anti-fatigue and increases focus.
Cons
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine might not be very effective for actual fat-burning, unless you have a carnitine deficiency.
Conclusion
You probably won’t get amazing results with Acetyl-L-Carnitine for fat-loss unless you have a carnitine deficiency.
However, it could still be nice for reducing fatigue and improving focus.
Your money may be better spent elsewhere.