All patients were instructed to wear a lumbar brace full-time to aid in safe mobilization, starting 3 days postoperatively and gradually resume normal activities after 1 month
To reduce bruising, apply gentle pressure (do not rub) for 10-15 seconds after injection, ice the site if needed, and be aware that blood thinners and supplements like fish oil increase bruising tendency
Some COAs also include the actual chromatogram as an attachment
Given these functions, carnitine is concentrated in tissues that utilize fatty acids as fuel, like skeletal and cardiac muscles
Document daily dose, time, and injection site in a log for adherence and troubleshooting
FDA approval requires successful completion of multi-phase clinical trials for a specific indication