Supplements and chronic pain: What does the research say? Some studies suggest possible benefits for: Acetyl L Carnitine (energy for cells; studied in diabetic nerve pain) Alpha Lipoic Acid (antioxidant; may ease nerve pain, The Role of l Carnitine in Mitochondria, Prevention of Metabolic Inflexibility and Disease Initiation The Science of Carnitine: How It Works and Why It Matters A systematic review about prophylactic L carnitine administration in parenteral nutrition of extremely preterm infants Comparison of short term and long term effects of peroral L carnitine intake: clinical implications of elevated TMAO levels in cardiovascular complications