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Evidence suggests it may promote weight loss by increasing calorie expenditure.6 Taking an L-Carnitine supplement daily has been proven to increase the blood and muscular concentrations of this amino acid-like compound, which could enhance fat metabolism as a result with increased muscle carnitine concentrations.6 2
Additionally, its efficacy for treatment of type 2 diabetes is at least comparable to tirzepatide (Table 2)
Drugs affecting insulin secretion or glucose metabolism may interact with tirzepatide metabolic effects
It is important to note that the actual amount of L-carnitine in a supplement labeled as carnitine can vary greatly
The FDAs response was to allow licensed compounding pharmacies, regulated facilities that produce medications under strict sterile conditions, to fill the gap during the shortage