Nausea (most common, especially during first 1 to 2 weeks of a new dose) Diarrhea or, just as often, constipation Vomiting (less common but more likely at 9 to 12 mg) Reduced appetite, food noise quieting down (this is the goal, not a side effect) Skin sensitivity (dysesthesia): tingling, prickly feeling, or sunburn-like skin
Refrigeration is the correct method for short-term storage
Early clinical studies reached around 0.025-0.03 mg/kg, which is roughly 1.75 mg at 70 kg (154 lb)
Despite aggressive treatment, including maximum noninvasive ventilation and antibiotics, the patients condition deteriorated
For plant-based eaters, taking a carefully measured l-carnitine dosage for weight loss via a supplement might be more beneficial than it would be for heavy meat-eaters
A cause-and-effect relationship has not been established but some striking associations were recently found based on consumption levels