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Commonly reported side effects include: Nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps Diarrhoea or loose stools A distinctive 'fishy' body odour, caused by the production of trimethylamine a metabolic by-product of carnitine breakdown in the gut These gastrointestinal effects are more likely at higher doses, particularly above 3,000 mg per day, and are consistent with adverse effects described in the levocarnitine SmPC
Melatonin with HO also increased non-mitochondrial respiration and proton leak compared to HO alone (Fig
Mathur will likely recommend removing inflammatory foods like gluten, grains, and legumes from your diet to accelerate your path to healing.
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