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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

L-Carnitine and Reduced Muscle Cramp

Doses used in studies

mg/week: 7,200 (median 7,200, IQR 7,200–7,200) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 12.2 months · IQR 12.2 months–12.2 months · Range 12.2 months–12.2 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis.
- 2020-11-01
- Clinical Trial
- Nutrients 12(11)
- - Masako Kuwasawa-Iwasaki
  - Hiroaki Io
  - Masahiro Muto
  - Saki Ichikawa
  - Keiichi Wakabayashi
  - Reo Kanda
  - Junichiro Nakata
  - Nao Nohara
  - Yasuhiko Tomino
  - Yusuke Suzuki
- PubMed: 33139659
- DOI: 10.3390/nu12113371
2 Insights on
- Reduced Muscle Cramp
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
There was no significant improvement in muscle spasms
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
600 mg/day oral for 12 months