l carnitine properties mixing DR. MARTIN'S NUTRITION Extra Strength L-Carnitine - 200 Capsules - 1000mg Per Serving Role of L-carnitine in female

Through a negative feedback mechanism, this stimulates FSH and LH secretion by the pituitary gland, leading to follicular maturation and ovulation

Potential side effects Possible side effects of supplementary l-carnitine include, but are not limited to: Gut disturbance: l-carnitine does not have an established upper intake level, although doses above 3g per day may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea Coronary artery disease: some research suggests l-carnitine may be linked to an increased risk of coronary artery disease and heart failure, especially in men and those who eat meat

A specific product (Carni Q-Gel, Tishcon Corporation,Westbury, NY) containing 2250 mg of carnitine and 270 mg of coenzyme Q10 has been taken daily for 12 weeks

Compared to nondiabetic patients, myocardial dysfunction incidence was much higher in patients with diabetes, which was due to cardiac metabolic disturbance characterized by high FFA and reduced glucose utilization (Herlitz et al., 1988)