However, the typical Western diet provides a mere 100-300 mg of L-carnitine per day, most of which comes from meat and dairy
In many cases, the benefits of the medication can persist over time, although some patients may become slightly less sensitive to its effects as their bodies adjust, he told Healthline
Side effects are rare but may include skin irritation or, with excessive use, potential copper accumulation
"In the brain, it's thought to reduce food intake by some element of appetite suppression," says Evan Nadler, MD, MBA , former co-director of the obesity program at Children's National Hospital and current adjunct associate professor at George Washington University
Many men use lipo shots to support their fitness and weight management goals