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Study of L-acetyl-carnitine (LAC) for HIV associated peripheral neuropathy
'Mike Youle reported on this study of using LAC to improve peripheral neuropthy and evaluate its effectiveness by immunohistochemical quantification of cutaneous innervation.'

HIV-Related Peripheral Neuropathy Improves with Oral L-Acetyl Carnitine
Some more reporting of Dr Mike Youle's work with l-acetyl carnitine.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Metabolism and Applications in Clinical Practice - John H Furlong MD
'Recent research has clarified many of the clinical applications of L-Carnitine and its related compounds, leading into new areas of potential use. Promising therapeutic applications of an ester form of carnitine, acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) are derived from observations that this compound readily crosses the blood- brain barrier...'

L-Acetylcarnitine & L-Carnitine - CATIE Supplement Sheet
'Although the body normally produces enough carnitine to satisfy its needs, several studies have shown that people living with HIV (PHAs) may be deficient in this nutrient.'