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Aug 15 2014;307(4):F369-384

The maintenance of carnitine homeostasis is crucial in cell metabolism due to the major role of carnitine as a shuttle of acyl groups for fatty acid oxidation (FAO)

Further evaluation: If the acute onset of unilateral or flank pain, severe abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness bilious vomiting, perform ALT/GGT (LFT's), lipase amylase, an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound to exclude e.g., gallstones or acute hydronephrosis should be performed (132)

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indeed, since it helps move more fatty acids into the cells to be burned for energy, it is logical to assume this would increase the ability to burn fat and lose weight