[8] It was found that acarbose reduced the incidence of diabetes mellitus type 2 when compared to placebo, however there was no conclusive evidence that acarbose, when compared to diet and exercise, metformin, placebo, or no intervention, improved all-cause mortality, reduced or increased risk of cardiovascular mortality, serious or non-serious adverse events, non-fatal stroke, congestive heart failure, or non-fatal myocardial infarction
Ive been on this microdose thus far for several months
Studies: Fat metabolism and weight management: A study in Obesity Reviews showed that L-Carnitine supplementation resulted in greater reductions in body weight and BMI, particularly in overweight and obese populations, though it was most effective when combined with exercise
But participants assigned to higher maintenance doses of 4 mg, 8 mg, or 12 mg were started at either 2 mg or 4 mg, then escalated every four weeks