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Age and sex dependency of carnitine concentration in human serum and skeletal muscle

Secondary Carnitine deficiency Secondary deficiency is characterized by increased carnitine excretion in urine in the form of acyl-carnitine due to an accumulation of organic acids [36, 37]

This may in part be because gut bacteria metabolise l-carnitine into a compound called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which is known to cause furring of the arteries and potentially lead to atherosclerosis Thyroid function: taking l-carnitine as a supplement can make the symptoms of a low-functioning thyroid worse Muscle weakness and seizures: high amounts of l-carnitine may cause muscle weakness in those with chronic kidney disease and may increase the risk of seizures in those with seizure-related disorders Food sources of carnitine There are many natural food sources of carnitine

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