Weight Loss & Metabolic Meds
L-Carnitine
Street names: Carnitine, L-Carn L3
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⚡What it does
- Molécula de transporte de grasa - comercializada para la pérdida de grasa y energía
- Evidencia de pérdida de grasa en personas sanas: débil
⚠Key risks
- Producción de TMAO – potencial preocupación cardiovascular con dosis altas crónicas
- Formas inyectables: riesgo de infección, beneficio cero sobre el oral
- Olor corporal en altas dosis
✚Overdose signs
- Sin sobredosis aguda
- enojado
- Olor de pescado, náuseas
Comparación de categoría — Weight Loss & Metabolic Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Carnitine | Supplement — unregulated | TMAO production — potential cardiovascular concern with chronic high dose; Injectable forms: infection risk, zero benefit over oral | ~$10–$30/month supplement |
| Liothyronine (T3) | Rx-only — not controlled | At abuse doses: cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, bone loss; Muscle catabolism — the 'cut' comes with your muscle | ~$0.50–$2 per tablet grey-market |
| Levothyroxine (T4) | Rx-only — not controlled | Overtreatment = hyperthyroid state: palpitations, anxiety, bone loss; Taking it without hypothyroidism provides little benefit at real risk | ~$0.10–$0.50 per tablet |
| Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) | OTC | Oily stools, urgency, flatulence — the famous GI sides if you eat fatty; Fat-soluble vitamin absorption drops (take a multivitamin) | ~$0.50–$2 per capsule |
| Sibutramine (Meridia) | Withdrawn | WITHDRAWN worldwide for cardiovascular events (strokes, heart attacks in the SCOUT trial); Survives in adulterated supplements — buyers don't know they're taking it | ~$0.50–$2 per capsule illicit |
| Metformin | Rx-only — not controlled | GI upset (diarrhea, nausea) — titrate slowly; Lactic acidosis — rare, dangerous, mostly in kidney disease | ~$0.05–$0.30 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
L-Carnitine
?Frequently asked questions
What does L-Carnitine look like?
Cápsulas, líquidos, frascos de inyección (verde)
What are the signs of a L-Carnitine overdose?
Sin sobredosis aguda; enojado; Olor de pescado, náuseas Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Producción de TMAO – potencial preocupación cardiovascular con dosis altas crónicas Dependence can develop with regular use.