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Is L-carnitine legit?
In context of L-carnitine·Mixed evidence60/100
In our editorial model, L-carnitine maps to a Mixed evidence verdict at 60/100 overall (evidence 58/100, safety 70/100, hype gap 50/100). Transports long-chain fatty acids for beta-oxidation; supplementation helps documented deficiency, while fat-loss marketing is weaker.
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