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Zaini:
From http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/l-carnitine.html
--- Quote --- How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Promotes normal growth and development
Possible treatment for (and maybe prevention of) some forms of cardiovascular disease
May protect against muscle disease
May help build muscle
May protect against liver disease
May protect against diabetes
May protect against kidney disease
Potential diet aid
May make low-calorie diets easier to tolerate by reducing feelings of hunger and weakness
May increase energy and activity in people with congestive heart disease
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Zaini.
maha:
Hi Zaini
Thankyou, but I wanted to know if there was enough evidence on paper regarding its use on thalassemia patients as Manal said it was discussed in the singapore conference.
regards
maha
Manal:
Yes Maha, there are about 5 papers done on the usage of L- carnitine and thalassemia and Prof. El Beshlawy (Ahamd's hematologist) is one of leading Prof in this area , they are all published in scientific journals.
Improvement of Cardiac Function in Thalassemia major Treated with L-Carnitine
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowAbstract&ArtikelNr=76522&Ausgabe=229926&ProduktNr=223829
Assessment of Puberty in Relation to L-carnitine and Hormonal Replacement Therapy in {beta}-thalassemic Patients.
http://lib.bioinfo.pl/auth:El%20Beshlawy,A
Apoptosis in Thalassemia major Reduced by a Butyrate Derivative
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Doi=87890
Diastolic Dysfunction and Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell Anemia: Is There a Role for L-Carnitine Treatment?
http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Doi=89472
Pulmonary hypertension in beta-thalassemia major and the role of L-carnitine therapy.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19065439?dopt=Abstract
All thal patients in Egypt take L-carnitne, may be because all the papers had Egyptian professers participating but i can assure you that it is a safe substance that is already found in each cell in our bodies. Hope this helps Maha and keep us updated
manal
maha:
Dear Manal
Thankyou for the info.I will take it with me on my next appointment. Will update on what they have to say .
thankyou once again
maha
The youngest participant in the study was 6 years old. I know Ahmed has been taking it from the age of 4, but can a 2 year old take it safely?
Manal:
Maha
What i know that it is safe and it is taken according body weight. I know a thal intermedia child that is taking it and he started it when he was 18 months.
Also i found many baby food that contains L-carnitine
--- Quote ---..........L-Carnitine, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid, Lo Han Extract, Vitamin D, Stevia Extract, Rutin, Vitamin K, d-alpha -tocopherolsuccinate, SunActive FE ® Iron as Ferrous Pyrophosphate, Niacinamide, Vitamin B5, Boron Chelate, Magnesium Chelate, Vitamin B6, Copper Chelate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12 as........
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http://www.babyorganic.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16190&category_id=249
So this means it is safe
manal
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