A relatively new company to  Australia's ever growing sports nutrition market Science in Sport (SIS). SiS are the UK's leaders in sports nutrition and have been in the market for nearly 20 years. To this day, a family business, who manufacture their full range of products in the Northwest of England.

SiS produce a complete range of products for before, during and after exercise, always designed by athletes for athletes. Before hitting the shelves SIS products have already tested at the highest level by some of the world’s best athletes and teams.

Burner Gel were originally conceived as training development nutrition for SiS's elite riders and teams. However, the word got out and due to demand they have now released the Burner Gel to the general public.  Burner Gel is rapidly becoming the choice of elite riders and athletes, who have already used them to help win some of the toughest races on the planet. 

In Conjunction with Runners, Triathlon Tribe and Cycling Tribe we would like to offer you a noticeable discount to try this revolutionary product. Simply visitwww.scienceinsport.com.au , visit the shop and select burner gel. At checkout type in BURNERTRIBE in the gift code box and receive 35% off the retail price, shipped straight to your door.

Feedback from the pro-tour cycling teams who have used it extensively in the world’s toughest bike races:

"They change your legs - you can feel them working."
"I get a bigger lift-off than from caffeine."
"I feel it spares my carbohydrate stores for the big push later on."

Carnitine

L-Carnitine is an amino acid which has a role to play in the body's fat metabolism process.  L-Carnitine transports fatty acids to the mitochondria, which is where they are essentially burned as fuel.  It naturally occurs, although it can also be biosynthesized from two other amino acids.

L-Carnitine Health Benefits:

Along with being used to turn fat into energy, L-Carnitine has other potential health benefits.  Some suggested medical benefits may include items such as:

1. Blood sugar control in adult-onset diabetes
2. Brain-related benefits
3. Improved cognitive abilities
4. Memory boost
5. Mood enhancements
6. Natural antioxidant
7. Relief of angina symptoms
8. Treatment for heart problems
9. Weight loss

L-Carnitine and Weight Loss

One common reason the amino acid is taken as a supplement is for weight loss.  This is, as the thought goes, related to the turning of fatty acids into energy.  There is debate over whether weight loss is actually accomplished by taking L-Carnitine, or whether the energy metabolism it is used in does not reduce body weight.

L-Carnitine Natural Sources

L-Carnitine can be found in many dairy products and meats.  The following are some foods with relatively high contents of L-Carnitine:

1. Avocado
2. Bacon and pork
3. Beef (steak, ground)
4. Chicken breast
5. Cod fish
6. Eggs
7. Orange juice
8. Tempeh
9. Whole milk

L-Carnitine Supplements and Other Sources

In addition to being found in certain foods, L-Carnitine is also produced in items such as supplements.  It may be found in some products like energy drinks, and certain vitamin mixtures, as well.  Studies seem to show that absorption of the amino acid from oral doses take place at around 2 grams, so ingesting more than that at one time may prove to have no benefits.