Get Shredded For Summer With CLA & L-Carnitine

To use CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) and L-Carnitine effectively for fat loss during the summer, it’s important to understand what each supplement does, and how to time them for best results. These compounds can support fat metabolism—but only when paired with the right diet and exercise.

 What They Do:

• CLA:

  • A fatty acid found in meat and dairy.

  • Thought to reduce body fat by influencing enzymes that store fat and increasing the breakdown of fat in fat cells.

  • Effects are generally modest and gradual.

   

• L-Carnitine:

  • A compound that helps transport fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production.

  • Best used around workouts to help the body burn fat more efficiently during exercise.

   

 Best Way to Use Them for Fat Loss:

1. CLA: Daily Dosing

• Dose: 3,000–4,000 mg per day (split into 2–3 doses).

• Timing: Take with meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

• Consistency: Use daily for at least 8–12 weeks to see results.

2. L-Carnitine: Around Workouts

• Form: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate or Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR).

• Dose: 1,500–2,000 mg per day
  

   

   

• Timing: Take 30–60 minutes before cardio or weight training.

• Optional: Can also take on rest days in the morning for metabolic support.

 Diet & Training Recommendations

To maximize CLA and L-Carnitine:

• Diet:

  • High protein, moderate carb, healthy fat.

  • Stay in a caloric deficit (consume fewer calories than you burn).

  • Hydrate well—both supplements require good water intake.

   

• Training:

  • Combine strength training (3–4x/week) with cardio (2–3x/week).

  • Fasted cardio (in the morning before breakfast) may enhance L-Carnitine’s effects for fat oxidation.

   

 Realistic Expectations

• Neither supplement is a “magic fat burner.”

• They work best when supporting consistent diet and training.

• Most research shows modest fat loss benefits (1–2 lbs/month) when used correctly.