GREGORY CHANDLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ON L-CARNITINE

In the past, I have advised about the benefits of L-carnitine. I return to the subject of this amino acid again. In a study, 258 obese individuals with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes took 120 mg of the prescription fat blocker Orlistat three times per day, with or without 2,000 mg of L-carnitine once per day, for one year. The researchers took measurements at the start and end of the study, and every three months. Compared to those who took Orlistat alone, those in the L-carnitine group improved faster and had greater improvement in weight loss, cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin resistance and signs of inflammation, with no serious side effects. This information, however, is not just helpful to diabetics, anyone who wants to lose weight should consider taking L-carnitine. I would advise consultation first with a medical doctor or nutritionist. GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law