ALS Untangled Series: Ep. 32 - L-Carnitine

10/07/2020 17 min
ALS Untangled Series: Ep. 32 - L-Carnitine

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Episode Synopsis

Carnitines are inexpensive, generally safe forms of amino acids. There are several mechanisms by which different carnitines might theoretically be helpful to a person with ALS. A flawed Italian trial suggested that acetyl-L-carnitine could slow ALS progression. Here we examine carnitines in more detail in hopes of helping patients with ALS make more informed decisions about them.

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