The bright and the dark sides of L-carnitine supplementation: a systematic review

Abstract Background L-carnitine (LC) is used as a supplement by recreationally-active, competitive and highly trained athletes. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of prolonged LC supplementation on metabolism and metabolic modifications. Methods A literature search was conducted in t...

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Main Authors: Angelika K. Sawicka, Gianluca Renzi, Robert A. Olek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-020-00377-2