Liver-Oriented Acute Metabolic Effects of A Low Dose of L-Carnitine under Fat-Mobilizing Conditions: Pilot Human Clinical Trial
Odo S, Tanabe K, Yohda M
Published in Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology
Methodology
Pilot crossover trials in 5 and 6 fasted healthy subjects given 500-750 mg L-carnitine before 30 minutes of cycling and a 3.5-hour recovery phase
Key Findings
Low-dose L-carnitine under fat-mobilising conditions produced acute liver-oriented shifts in ketone and fat metabolism markers
Conclusions
Low doses may act mainly on hepatic fat handling rather than muscle oxidation
Limitations
Pilot study with very few subjects and no placebo group
Supplements Studied
The acute metabolic effect of low dosages of L-carnitine under fat-mobilizing conditions was investigated.
Outcomes Measured
The acute metabolic effect of low dosages of L-carnitine under fat-mobilizing conditions was investigated.
Study Details
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