What is L-Carnitine?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: L-CarnitineBrand:
L-Carnitine is a molecule found naturally in the body. This supplement is used to enhance physical performance and to treat fatigue and cachexia associated with carnitine deficiency caused by end-stage renal disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, and HIV/AIDs.
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How do members experience L-Carnitine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 19 | 7 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 18 | 3 | |
| General health | 7 | 2 | |
| Mitochondrial disease | 5 | 0 | |
| Mitochondrial myopathy | 4 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Feet tingling | 1 | |
| Muscle fatigue | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
Deefog
evaluated on May 26, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for muscular dystrophy: Major
- Side effects: None
Rabid Rabbit
evaluated on Sep 30, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Bone strength: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Pete-Air
evaluated on Dec 10, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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