Coenzyme Q10: It is a powerful antioxidant found naturally in the body, particularly in the mitochondria, where it plays a vital role in energy production
L-Carnitine may improve exercise performance & recovery Given its potential fat-burning capabilities, its thought that L-Carnitine optimises how your body uses fat for fuel, allowing you to exercise for longer.7 Some research has also found that three weeks supplementation with an L-Carnitine supplement reduces muscle damage from high intensity exercise bouts.7 Supplementing with L-Carnitine could also play an important role in recovery from strenuous exercise, with suggested doses of 2-4g daily to optimise results.6 Theres initial evidence that this could lead to a reduction in various markers of metabolic stress and muscle soreness which is replicated in many studies
Systematic reviews suggest that acupuncture modulates neurotrophic factors (e.g., BDNF), neurotransmitters (e.g., 5-HT, dopamine), inflammatory cytokines, and the neuroendocrine system, exerting both antidepressant and anticonvulsant effects (Huang et al., 2024)
Independent analytical testing of nootropic and peptide products has found inconsistent identity and purity
