l-carnitine fat loss evidence systematic review Frontiers PDF) Effects of L-carnitine supplementation

Oncotarget 7 , 38323846 (2016)

L-carnitines function is to transport fatty acids from the inside of the cell to the "powerhouses of the cell", the mitochondria, where fat burning (energy production) takes place

A study of long-term (20 weeks) CyA treatment assessing urine, blood, liver, kidney, and pancreatic concentrations of acid-soluble LC in diabetic rats found that CyA treatment caused changes in LC and myo-inositol concentrations in biologic fluids and certain tissues [100]

Dit / fleischarme Ernhrung: Geflgel und vegetarische Kost enthalten nur wenig L-Carnitin

Foods that contain L-carnitine include red meat, dairy products and fish

This study follows a previously published pilot study, which found that 500 mg of L-carnitine in combination with 83 mcg selenium (as selenomethionine) taken daily for one month could improve quality of life and symptoms associated with subclinical hyperthyroidism, defined as positive antibodies and a TSH between 0.1-0.4 mIU/L, without modifying thyroid hormone or antibody levels