Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
US$ 28.42
l carnitine prospect L-Carnitine 3000, Berry Blast, 15.72 fl oz (465 ml) L-Carnitine
Description
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The shortened fatty acid (linked to carnitine) diffuses to a mitochondrion for further oxidation
Role of carnitine Although data in this setting are sparse, consisting of anecdotal case reports, it has been suggested that carnitine supplementation could hasten resolution of coma, prevent development of hepatic dysfunction and reverse mitochondrial metabolic abnormalities in patients with acute VPA intoxication [22, 70]
Other side effects, like nausea or diarrhea, are uncommon at standard doses (500-2000 mg)
