L-Carnitine supplementation improves the behavioral symptoms in autistic children

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Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

l-Carnitine was proposed as a potential treatment for patients diagnosed with autism to ameliorate the behavioral symptoms associated with the disease. Thirty children diagnosed with autism were randomly assigned to receive (100 mg/kg bodyweight/day) of liquid l-carnitine (n = 16) or placebo (n = 14) for 6 months. Measurements included changes in childhood autism rating scale (CARS) form and free and total carnitine levels using tandem mass spectrometry. Results showed significant improvement in CARS scores (P-groups 0.5, P > 0.05) and generally l-carnitine therapy was well tolerated. In conclusion, l-carnitine therapy (100 mg/kg bodyweight/day) administered for 6 months significantly improved the autism severity, but subsequent studies are recommended. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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