Carnitine - Change History

Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

April 17, 2023

View change — Added a 2023 meta-analysis of the effects of L-carnitine supplementation on glycemic markers.

February 7, 2023

This fact sheet was comprehensively reviewed and extensively revised.

March 29, 2021

Linked to the new edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and updated the associated text.

October 10, 2017

Updated "Carnitine and medication interactions" section with additional information on valproic acid and other anticonvulsants.