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It has a strong binding ability to GLP-1 receptor and is not easily degraded by DPP-4
Minimal side effects have been reported, and may include nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea[6] L-carnitine may increase the effects of blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) and Sintrom (acenocoumarol), causing excessive bruising or bleeding
Plus, it is less painful than dermabrasion and chemical peels
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