Progression of atherosclerosis with carnitine supplementation: a randomized controlled trial in the metabolic syndrome

Progression of atherosclerosis with carnitine supplementation: a randomized controlled trial in the metabolic syndrome

Abstract Background L-carnitine (L-C), a ubiquitous nutritional supplement, has been investigated as a potential therapy for cardiovascular disease, but its effects on human atherosclerosis are unknown. Clinical studies suggest improvement of some cardiovascular risk factors, whereas others show inc...

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Main Authors: Amer M. Johri, Marie-France Hétu, Daren K. Heyland, Julia E. Herr, Jennifer Korol, Shawna Froese, Patrick A. Norman, Andrew G. Day, Murray F. Matangi, Erin D. Michos, Stephen A. LaHaye, Fraser W. Saunders, J. David Spence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
L-carnitine
Cardiovascular
Carotid
Plaque
Ultrasound
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-022-00661-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-022-00661-9

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