The effect of L-carnitine supplementation on lipid profile in adults: an umbrella meta-analysis on interventional meta-analyses

Introduction: Previous meta-analyses investigating the therapeutic effects of L-carnitine on lipid profiles have demonstrated inconsistent results. The present umbrella meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of efficacy of L-carnitine on lipid profiles in adults. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched up to June 2023. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model. Results: Our results from thirteen meta-analyses indicated that L-carnitine supplementation significantly total cholesterol (TC) (ES = −1.05 mg/dL, 95% CI: −1.71, −0.39; p = 0.002), triglycerides (TG) (ES = −2.51 mg/dL; 95% CI: −3.62, −1.39, p < 0.001), and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) (ES = −4.81 mg/dL; 95% CI: −6.04, −3.59; p < 0.001). It also increased high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) (ES: 0.66 mg/dL, 95% CI: 0.20, 1.12, p = 0.005) levels. Conclusion: The present umbrella meta-analysis suggests supplementation with L-carnitine in a dosage of more than 2 g/day can improve lipid profile. Thus, L-carnitine supplementation can be recommended as an adjuvant anti-hyperlipidemic agent. Copyright © 2023 Musazadeh, Alinejad, Esfahani, Kavyani, Keramati, Roshanravan, Mosharkesh and Dehghan.

Authors
Musazadeh V. , Alinejad H. , Esfahani N.K. , Kavyani Z. , Keramati M. , Roshanravan N. , Mosharkesh E. , Dehghan P.
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Language
English
Status
Published
Number
1214734
Volume
10
Year
2023
Organizations
  • 1 Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • 2 School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • 3 Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • 4 Faculty of Medicine, Rudn University of Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
  • 5 Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • 6 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
  • 7 Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Keywords
dyslipidemia; L-Carnitine; lipid profile; systematic reviews; umbrella meta-analysis

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