Carnitine supplement may treat insulin resistance

(Science Daily) UPDATED 2009-08-18

Researchers at Duke University say that using carnitine supplements helped reverse insulin resistance in obese rats. The eight-week study found that the animals had a lower risk of diabetes at the end of the experiment. The study's authors say that the results may help them determine if older people or overweight individuals may need a carnitine supplement. Read full story >

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Carnitine supplement may treat insulin resistance

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