The effect of (L-)carnitine on weight loss in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Pooyandjoo M, Nouhi M, Shab-Bidar S

Published in Obesity Reviews

Key Findings

Carnitine produced a mean weight reduction of about 1.3 kg versus control, diminishing over longer follow-up.

Statistically significant but clinically small weight effect.

Heterogeneous doses and co-interventions.

Amino Acid

Subjects who received carnitine lost significantly more weight, approximately 1.33 kg, than control subjects.

Year:2016

Sample Size:911

Quality Score:8/10

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