Kohrt advises women in midlife who want to use GLP-1 drugs to lose weight to also think carefully about how weight loss will affect their bone health
Any side effects that significantly impact your quality of life or are intolerable
The better answer is narrower and more useful: L-carnitine may help some adults lose a small amount of weight, may support recovery markers in some exercise studies, and may matter more for people with low carnitine status, higher body weight, older age, metabolic issues, or a long enough supplementation window
It works by targeting the GLP-1 hormone involved in appetite regulation, helping to increase feelings of fullness, and is used alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle, following a clinical assessment
That said, it's a good option if you don't like gummies or drink mixes and want an easy way to boost the fiber content of meals and snacks