L-Carnitine
chemical compound
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Videos Mentioning L-Carnitine
How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females
Andrew Huberman
A compound involved in fat processing for mitochondrial function, shown to improve egg and sperm quality and motility at 1-3 grams/day.
Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A supplement often discussed for fertility, as it can improve sperm motility and quality, and egg quality by impacting mitochondrial pathways.
Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
A peptide that shuttles nutrients into mitochondria and increases the density of androgen receptors in cells, enhancing testosterone binding. Oral doses range from 1,000 to 5,000 mg/day, with much higher absorption from injectable forms.
How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools
Andrew Huberman
A compound, particularly in its acetyl-L-carnitine form, that facilitates fat oxidation by helping convert fatty acids into ATP within cells. It also has benefits for blood ammonia, C-reactive protein, glucose, cholesterol, and fatigue.
How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
A di-peptide that acts as a shuttle, helping to transport fatty acids into mitochondria for energy utilization, improving mitochondrial function. It also slightly increases androgen receptor density. Beneficial for sperm motility and fertility in both men and women. Oral bioavailability is 10%, so 10g oral intake is needed for 1g effect; injectable form is 100% bioavailable.
How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety
Andrew Huberman
A supplement previously discussed on the podcast for its role in power output, ATP production, and sperm/egg quality.
How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
Andrew Huberman
A molecule found prevalently in meat (especially beef), acetylated into a form (acetylcarnitine) that crosses the blood-brain barrier. It has emerging impressive effects on depression, pregnancy rates, sperm quality, PCOS, migraine symptoms, and alcohol dependence.
Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that may be beneficial for improving egg quality, possibly due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)
Stronger By Science
A meta-analysis suggests it can reduce soreness and Creatine Kinase levels in the first 48 hours post-exercise, but literature is inconsistent and other phytonutrient-rich supplements might be better for recovery.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance
Tim Ferriss
Supplement that significantly enhances egg quality and sperm quality (shape, motility, number); available as injectable (1mg/day prescribed) or oral capsules (4-5g/day).