Caloric restriction and L-carnitine administration improves insulin sensitivity in patients with impaired glucose metabolism

A Molfino, A Cascino, Caterina Conte, C Ramaccini, F Rossi Fanelli, A. Laviano

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Abstract

Reduced circulating and tissue carnitine levels, possibly leading to impaired mitochondrial function, have been postulated to be involved in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance. However, whether L-carnitine administration may improve insulin sensitivity in patients with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2) is still controversial. The aim of the study was to explore the role of L-carnitine supplementation in influencing insulin sensitivity.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)295-299
Numero di pagine5
RivistaJPEN. JOURNAL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
Volume34
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2010
Pubblicato esternamente

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Blood Glucose
  • Caloric Restriction
  • Carnitine
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Female
  • Glucose Intolerance
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Glucose Tolerance Test
  • Humans
  • Insulin
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

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