l-carnitine, a friend or foe for cardiovascular disease? A Mendelian randomization study
Abstract Background l-carnitine is emerging as an item of interest for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, but controversy exists. To examine the effectiveness and safety of l-carnitine, we assessed how genetically different levels of l-carnitine are associated with CVD risk and i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02477-z |