Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Carnitine supplementation (L-Carnitine) provides marginal benefits for body weight, glycemic control, and lipid profiles in diabetic patients, particularly when combined with other medications like orlistat or sibutramine.
L-Carnitine supplementation offers only marginal benefits for weight loss and glycemic control in diabetic patients. It is often studied in combination with other medications like orlistat or sibutramine. Do not expect significant results from carnitine alone; focus on standard diabetes management and lifestyle changes.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
the benefits of carnitine were marginal... Carnitine caused a larger decrease in FBG and HbA1c and also had small effects on weight loss and BMI.
Why this rating
Studies are heterogeneous and often combine carnitine with other medications.
Source
How Effective Are Antioxidant Supplements in Obesity and Diabetes?
Daniyal Abdali et al. · Medical Principles and Practice · 2015
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