Urine l -carnitine excretion in hypertensive adolescents

Conclusion The results of this study do not explain the increased urine levels of l-carnitine. The most likely reason for excessive urinary loss was disturbed renal tubular reabsorption. It is possible to hypothesize that in hypertensive adolescents subclinical kidney dysfunction occurs. It is proposed that studies examining the concurrent plasma and urine concentration of l-carnitine and correlation with acknowledged proximal tubular markers are needed.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research