Results of Research Studying Carnitine Supplementation as an Ergogenic Aid

question 114

Multiple Choice

Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it

• A)does not seem to increase fat oxidation.
• B)enhanced carbohydrate oxidation rate but not fat oxidation.
• C)raised muscle carnitine concentration but did not improve performance.
• D)promoted retention of amino acids but did not lead to increased muscle mass.

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