L-Carnitine and GBBGO® are two powerful compounds that work together to enhance energy production and fat metabolism. L-Carnitine, an amino acid derivative, and GBBGO® (Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester HCL), its effective precursor, boost energy levels, improve exercise performance, and promote fat burning. This blog post explores how these ingredients synergistically support athletic performance and overall metabolic health.
What is L-Carnitine?
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative crucial for energy production. It transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are burned to produce energy. This aids muscle function and endurance. L-Carnitine also supports metabolism, heart health, and brain function by improving energy in heart cells and protecting brain cells from oxidative stress. You can find L-Carnitine in foods like red meat and dairy. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement to boost physical performance, support weight loss, and promote overall cellular health.
What is GBBGO®?
GBBGO®, or Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester HCL, is a precursor to L-Carnitine. It increases the body's natural production of L-Carnitine more effectively than direct L-Carnitine supplementation. By boosting L-Carnitine levels, GBBGO® enhances fat metabolism, increases energy production, and supports improved exercise performance. It also has thermogenic properties that boost metabolism and promote fat burning.
How Do These Work Together?
L-Carnitine and GBBGO® work together to enhance energy production and fat metabolism. L-Carnitine transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy. GBBGO® boosts the body's production of L-Carnitine more effectively than direct supplementation. This increase in L-Carnitine levels enhances fat oxidation and energy production, leading to improved endurance and exercise performance. GBBGO®'s thermogenic properties also boost metabolism and promote fat loss. Together, they support better energy utilisation, improved athletic performance, and overall metabolic health.
How Are These Ingredients Synthesised?
L-Carnitine is manufactured through biological and chemical processes. In biological synthesis, genetically engineered microorganisms like bacteria or yeast produce L-Carnitine from simple carbon sources through a controlled fermentation process. This involves multiple steps where the microorganisms are cultivated, induced to produce the enzyme necessary for L-Carnitine synthesis, and then harvested and purified to obtain the final product.
GBBGO® (Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester HCL) is produced via chemical synthesis. The process begins with gamma-butyrobetaine, which undergoes an esterification reaction to add an ethyl ester group, forming gamma-butyrobetaine ethyl ester. This compound is then reacted with hydrochloric acid to produce the hydrochloride salt, resulting in GBBGO®. This synthetic process is carried out in a controlled laboratory environment to ensure purity and consistency.
Do We Use These Ingredients in Our Formulations?
L-Carnitine and GBBGO® are staples in the supplement industry due to their incredible benefits. That's why we've included them in our thermogenic fat burner, Burn of the Gods. We've chosen to include two varieties of L-Carnitine: Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL (ALCAR) and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT).
ALCAR easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and is used for cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection. LCLT is combined with tartaric acid for better absorption and is primarily used to improve physical performance, reduce muscle soreness, and aid recovery. ALCAR is ideal for brain health, while LCLT excels in athletic performance and recovery.
We've packed Burn of the Gods with a full 3g dose of these L-Carnitine forms, surpassing many competitors. Additionally, we've included 25mg of GBBGO® to leverage its unique benefits.
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