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Hi Doctors,
I'm on personal training for weight loss and my trainer has suggested for carnitine powder , does it have any side effects
Is it ok to take according to you all
Plz suggest me shuld I go for it or avoid?
I'm 25f 69kg weight
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Carnitine really won’t help lose weight. Medication available if obese. Otherwise diet and exercise is better.
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Dr. Vikram K
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls don't take carnitine. Please set up an online consult to discuss more since this is a complex topic and cannot be discussed over a chat or email
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