While elevated plasma concentrations of L-carnitine are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular incidentssuch as heart attack, stroke, and deathindependent of traditional CVD risk factors, this appears to only be true when TMAO is also elevated.6 Proposed mechanisms include effects on cholesterol, the hormone angiotensin IIwhich can raise blood pressure, and increased platelet clumping, possibly leading to blood clots.7.8 A 2020 cross-sectional study using data from 1,653 participants in the Multiethnic Cohort Study identified several associations of plasma levels of TMAO and its precursors, including carnitine, with inflammatory and cardiometabolic biomarkers
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But stacking two experimental compounds doesnt solve the underlying issue: Neither has strong human clinical evidence, and neither is expert recommended nor regulated for these uses
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Moreover, the long-term effects are often best realized when combined with other healthy lifestyle choices, such as a balanced diet and regular exercise
Three takeaways The Spurs initial defense was good enough on Monday, when Detroit had its third-worst half-court performance of the season