10.6084/m9.figshare.7392776.v1
Samulak J.J.
Samulak
J.J.
Sawicka A.K.
Sawicka
A.K.
Hartmane D.
Hartmane
D.
Grinberga S.
Grinberga
S.
Pugovics O.
Pugovics
O.
Lysiak-Szydlowska W.
Lysiak-Szydlowska
W.
Olek R.A.
Olek
R.A.
Supplementary Material for: L-Carnitine Supplementation Increases Trimethylamine-N-Oxide but not Markers of Atherosclerosis in Healthy Aged Women
Karger Publishers
2018
Aging
Cardiovascular health
Inflammation
2018-11-28 14:39:50
Dataset
https://karger.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Supplementary_Material_for_L-Carnitine_Supplementation_Increases_Trimethylamine-N-Oxide_but_not_Markers_of_Atherosclerosis_in_Healthy_Aged_Women/7392776
<b><i>Background:</i></b> L-carnitine can be metabolized to trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a molecule that promotes atherogenesis through its interaction with macrophages and lipid metabolism. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim of the present study was to assess whether L-carnitine supplementation may promote changes in selected serum biomarkers of atherosclerosis. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Before the start, in the mid-point and after completing the 24-weeks supplementation protocol, fasting blood samples were taken from the antecubital vein. Plasma free L-carnitine and TMAO were determined by the UPLC/MS/MS method. Serum proteins were determined by the enzyme immunoassay method using commercially available kits. Total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and triglycerides have been determined using standard automatic analyzer. <b><i>Results:</i></b> L-carnitine supplementation elevated fasting plasma carnitine in the mid-point of our study and it remained increased until the end of supplementation period. Moreover, it induced tenfold increase in plasma TMAO concentration but did not affect serum C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor-α, L-selectin, P-selectin, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 or lipid profile markers. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We demonstrated that although oral L-carnitine supplementation significantly increased plasma TMAO concentration, no lipid profile changes or other markers of adverse cardiovascular events were detected in healthy aged women over the period of 24 weeks.