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Description
Iatrogenic hypothyroidism is a recognised complication of all of the treatment options for hyperthyroidism

Primary systemic carnitine deficiency

However, glycogen stores quickly become depleted in times of catabolic stress, specifically during illness and prolonged fasting

Conclusions Our findings do not support a beneficial association of l-carnitine with CVD and its risk factors but suggest potential harm

It is relevant to note that muscle is unable to synthesize L-carnitine due to the lack of -butyrobetaine hydroxylase

Bone 34: 376383, 2004