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L-Carnitine

Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative essential for transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria. It is advertised on the Internet as a dietary supplement that can promote weight loss, increase energy, enhance athletic performance and slow aging. Levocarnitine (Carnitor - Sigma-Tau) has been FDA approved for oral and parenteral treatment of primary carnitine deficiency since 1986. Products containing levocarnitine and its synthetic derivative acetyl-L-carnitine are available as dietary supplements in the US....
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Title: L-Carnitine
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1196
Article Code: 1196b
Date: November 22, 2004
Volume: 46
Pages: 95-96

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