Ronnie Coleman Signature Series L-Carnitine XS 4000 Liquid, Stimulant Free, Sugar Free, Zero Carbs, Liquid Amino Acid Supplement for Men & Women, 16 Oz, Cherry Rush

L-Carnitine is known as "the night time fat burner" because it is not a stimulant but does shift the body into accessing stored fat for energy. It's among the few fat loss supplements that actually works. I use the capsule form, normally. But as a photoshoot nears or I've just had too much pie over the holidays, I use the liquid form to (in the first case) get shredded or (in the second case) help offset a temporary binge. I don't know why, but the liquid form seems to cause faster fat loss than the capsule form. Maybe I just use more of it throughout the day, because sipping at the liquid is easy. As for the liquid, I have tried several brands but for many years have used only one. Problems with liquid L-Carnitine formulations include being too thick (which leads to scary choking if you drink more than a tiny bit at a time) and/or being sugary. That's why I settled on one brand, it doesn't have either problem. But then I spotted this product from the GOAT himself, 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Only Lee Haney tied Ronnie for that many titles. Just like Ronnie, this product does not disappoint. It has no sugar and is smooth enough to easily swallow. The only "downside" is it tastes great. You have to be careful with L-Carnitine because if you overdo it you will get painful cramps, such as leg cramps in the middle of the night. This does not happen with the recommended dose. L-Carnitine will not magically make up for poor dietary decisions nor will overdosing on it cause you to burn more fat than taking it as recommended. It is an "extra edge" for when you are doing everything else right and want to get shredded or for when you didn't do everything else right and want to accelerate being back to your desired body composition.

I was curious about this L Carnitine in liquid form. I have taken energy drinks in the past and capsules that included L Carnitine as one of the ingredients but I haven't taken in it's purest form. The recommended amount is 1 tablespoon and that's what I measured. I diluted with water and went at it. I enjoyed the flavor. It's sugar free but doesn't taste it. It's also very tangy but in a good way. That's when the positives ended for me. Within around 45 minutes I had some stomach discomfort, and without getting graphic, I was on the toilet for a good while. For the next 24 hours my stomach was still not great and I think I may be intolerant to this. I see other reviews are extremely positive so perhaps it is just me and i'm in the minority. I don't have issues with any other supplements though. I might try taking this again but taking only a third of the recommended amount and see how it goes but given my experience I can't really recommend this. I will update my review later on.

Great stuff from the king. It tastes fine, albeit really chemical-like and chalky on top of a faint cherry flavor, but most importantly it goes down much better and smoother than those powders. This doesn't really have any specific "suggestions" far as use, but definitely keep in mind that this has 4,000 mg of l-carnitine per serving. So it's just something to slowly introduce if you're not used to taking it (and to throw out there I used to get lots of digestive upset when I started taking carnitine). The value is also not too bad for only 31 servings, so it's moderately sustainable for those with budgets.

Having followed Ronnie Colman's career for quite some time on his rise to becoming, and long standing title, as Mr. Olympia, and later with the medical issues he experienced, I was quite intrigued with the product line he launched. Knowing the medical use of L Carnitine, this one one I wanted to try the most. For those that don't know Carnitine is a chemical that is produced in the brain, kidneys, and liver, and is used by the body to help convert fat to energy. It also helps increase blood flow and is important for brain and heart function. It is believed that taking supplements of it in conjunction with working out, will help convert fat into energy faster for quick weight loss and muscle gain. I should warn you to make sure you fully read the warning label on the bottle. It specifically says consult with a doctor or certified nutritionist before taking the product, and has a whole list of "do not take if …" under that, along with Keep out of reach of children and not for sale to anyone under 18. Sadly, other than experiencing the main side effect of the product, being heartburn, I really didn't notice any difference. I mixed it in with my hydration drink daily, since taking a tablespoon straight made me gag and was not pleasant tasting. Others may have a different experience, and each body is different. For me though this missed the mark.

I take carnitine nearly every day and definitely prefer it in liquid form as I have found that to be more effective in terms of ramping up my energy in the gym. Different companies have daily recommended doses between 1,000mg-4,000mg. At 4000mg here, this is at the high end and I will often take only about 2/3 of the recommended amount. I got the cherry rush flavor and it tastes great if you're taking it just with water (or in a small shot, if that's how you prefer to roll). I normally mix it with my pre-workout mix first thing in the morning and the flavor is often lost amongst the other flavors, but its not overpowering either way. I like that this is 31 servings. Some liquid forms come in somewhat smaller bottles and I inevitably run out in less than a month. As I rarely take the full serving most days, I get a solid 6 weeks out of this. The powdered and capsule form are certainly cheaper than liquid, but given the higher effectiveness in liquid form, this is one supplement where the form may be worth paying more.

I waited a while because I had so many supplements to try, but regret not trying this one sooner! Starting with the taste, definitely one of my favorites. I had a great workout while taking this, I was sweating more than normal so I know it was working well. 4000mg is quite a bit more than my normal supplements, so I could even see myself taking half and still having a great workout. This is a great product, and I really liked it that it’s in liquid form.

I look forward to my daily "shot" of this product. I don't mix it in anything, just straight shoot the stuff. Tastes great! Flavorful way to get the L Carnitine I want each day. I'm just "trusting the science" at this point, using this supplement with a several other weight lifting related products. I wish this product had a bit more information about how much you should take other than "as directed by a physician'. It does not say how many times a day you should consume the single tablespoon mentioned on the label. After a bit more research the recommended dosage of L-Carnitine per day for an adult is 1-3 grams, and each tablespoon of this product contains 4 grams. Easy to see that one dose a day is enough using Google.

This is my first time taking l-carnitine. I add it to my daily collagen drink. I've also tried this straight. Flavor is okay. It doesn't taste like medicine so it's manageable on its own. I'm not sure about the value because I'm new to this supplement (currently 31 servings for $33). TBH, I'm not sure if I have experienced the advertised benefits. There are no drawbacks and it's easy enough to add to my routine but I'm not sure if I have seen any results that would entice me to order this again.