L-carnitine.

Published

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.

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Duke Authors

Gagliardi, Jane Patricia

Published Date

November 22, 2004

Published In

The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics

Volume / Issue

46 / 1196

Start / End Page

95 - 96

PubMed ID

15557875

Pubmed Central ID

15557875

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0025-732X

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Conference Location

United States