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L-carnitine benefits: fuel your mitochondria and support androgen receptors

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Oct 25, 2025 · 14 min read

L carnitine benefits go beyond “fat burning”: this amino-acid–derived compound helps your mitochondria use fat for fuel, may support androgen receptors in muscle, and can aid recovery when you dose and stack it the right way. “L-carnitine is not a magic testosterone pill, but for the right man it can make training feel more sustainable, ...

Maximize workout results with hormone-friendly training techniques

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Aug 06, 2025 · 13 min read

You can maximize workout results with hormone friendly training by adjusting how you lift, eat, and sleep so your body’s own testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol work for you instead of against you. “When men ask how to ‘hack’ hormones, I tell them this: shorten your workouts, lift heavy with focus, eat enough protein, and ...