L-carnitine.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Although advertised on the Internet for weight loss, prevention of aging and enhancement of athletic and sexual performance, levocarnitine has only one well-established indication, and that is for treatment of carnitine deficiency. In clinical trials, the drug also seems to have had modest effects in some other conditions, particularly intermittent claudication and recovery after myocardial infarction, but more studies are needed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Published Date
- November 22, 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 46 / 1196
Start / End Page
- 95 - 96
PubMed ID
- 15557875
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0025-732X
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States