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Does L-Carnitine Help With Tmao Cardiovascular Risk?

Oral L-Carnitine is converted to TMAO by gut bacteria in most people, raising a potential cardiovascular concern.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Oral L-Carnitine is converted to TMAO by gut bacteria in most people, raising a potential cardiovascular concern.

Effective Dose

1.5 g oral dose (challenge dose used in studies)

Supporting Studies

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