Four PDK isozymes have been identified in humans: PDK1, PDK2, PDK3, and PDK4, each of which is encoded by a distinct gene
Infants, particularly premature infants, are born with low stores of L-carnitine, which could put them at risk of deficiency given their rapid rate of growth
The role of L-carnitine in investigation of a murine model of asthma [PMID: 12685858] Laboratory literature summary: The role of L-carnitine in investigation of a murine model of asthma
It supports weight loss objectives, encourages muscular repair, and aids in the body's ability to break down fat and turn it into energy
While carnitine supplementation could have benefits, some recent studies suggest that chronic oral L-carnitine administration may be associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis via increased trimethylamine (TMA) and/or trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) levels (54, 55)
The implications for LCM strategy are significant