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    2001
    High Quality

    Usefulness of L-Carnitine, a Naturally Occurring Peripheral Antagonist of Thyroid Hormone Action, in Iatrogenic Hyperthyroidism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

    Benvenga S, Ruggeri RM, Russo A, Lapa D, Campenni A, Trimarchi F

    Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

    Key Findings

    Oral L-carnitine 2-4 g/day reversed and prevented hyperthyroid symptoms and bone loss despite persistently elevated thyroid hormones.

    Conclusions

    L-carnitine acts as a peripheral antagonist of thyroid hormone action and relieves hyperthyroid symptoms.

    Supplements Studied

    L-Carnitine
    Amino Acid

    L-carnitine is effective in both reversing and preventing symptoms of hyperthyroidism and has a beneficial effect on bone mineralization.

    Related Health Concerns

    Graves' Disease
    Hyperthyroidism

    Study Details

    Year:2001
    Sample Size:50
    Quality Score:7/10

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