Potential utility of l-carnitine for preventing liver tumors derived from metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis
Junyan Lyu,
Hikari Okada,
Hajime Sunagozaka
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Recent reports have unveiled the potential utility of l-carnitine to alleviate metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) by enhancing mitochondrial metabolic function. However, its efficacy at preventing the development of HCC has not been assessed fully.
Methods:
l-carnitine (2 g/d) was administered to 11 patients with MASH for 10 weeks, and blood liver function tests were performed. Five pati… Show more
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