The effect of L-carnitine supplementation on lipid profile and glycaemic control in adults with cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials
Askarpour M, Hadi A, Symonds ME
Published in Clinical Nutrition
Key Findings
L-carnitine reduced total cholesterol, LDL-C, fasting glucose and HbA1c modestly in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Conclusions
Small metabolic improvements of uncertain clinical relevance.
Limitations
Heterogeneity across doses and populations.
Supplements Studied
L-carnitine supplementation modestly reduced total cholesterol, LDL-C, fasting glucose and HbA1c in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Outcomes Measured
L-carnitine reduced total cholesterol, LDL-C, fasting glucose and HbA1c modestly in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
L-carnitine reduced fasting glucose and HbA1c modestly in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
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