Study: L-Carnitine May Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
New research conducted on L-carnitine suggests that the amino acid may increase plasma free fatty acid levels during pregnancy, which scientists say could be 'a major factor in developing gestational diabetes.' Using Lonza...s (Basel, Switzerland) Carnipure brand L-carnitine, researchers at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria) found that supplementing with 2 g of L-carnitine resulted in the increase of plasma free fatty acids.
New research conducted on L-carnitine suggests that the amino acid may increase plasma free fatty acid levels during pregnancy, which scientists say could be 'a major factor in developing gestational diabetes.'ÃÂ
Using Lonza...s (Basel, Switzerland) Carnipure brand L-carnitine, researchers at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria) found that supplementing with 2 g of L-carnitine resulted in the increase of plasma free fatty acids.
Lonza states that, as early as the twelfth week of pregnancy, plasma total and free L-carnitine levels may drop significantly.
'Carnipure tartrate has clear benefits for pregnant women,'ÃÂ said Alfred Lohninger, lead author of the study. 'It not only maintains normal L-Carnitine levels, but also decreases plasma free fatty acids, thus potentially decreasing the risk for developing insulin resistance.'ÃÂ
This research was published in the May 2010 issue of the Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynäkologisch-geburtshilfliche Rundschau).
