Anyone who has lost a lot of weight knows that saggy skin often results. Over time it tones up but is there any way to help that along? Fortunately the Paleo Diet is high in lean protein containing l-Carnitine. This amino acid creates the long chain protein strands that tighten the skin. Help the process by supplementing with l-Carnitine daily, preferably on an empty stomach.
All of the amino acids benefit from being taken on an empty stomach because stomach acid can work on them to full effect. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and part of stomach acid’s job is tearing apart incoming protein into those building blocks. A Protein has a Program and your digestive system is designed to not let those outside proteins inside. Spider and snake bites and most other toxic invaders are proteins; they have programs that are different from yours.
By taking the amino acids or any protein on an empty stomach you optimize the conversion into something useful. Another product that helps restore the skin is collagen. Nature’s Sunshine’s Collatrim is a good source of this product. For weight loss take it in the evening on an empty stomach. The first couple of hours of sleep are when protein production takes place, fat is burned away and lean muscle produced.
One of the side benefits of consuming protein and amino acids on an empty stomach, or without the sticky grains, beans, dairy and sugar excluded on the Paleo Diet, is a much better mood. A lack of the amino acids that contribute to the brain’s neurotransmitters is a cause of depression, anxiety and related issues. Plenty of lean protein and amino acids throughout the day boosts the mood while it tones the skin. What a nice coincidence!