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, Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L carnitine metabolites Prevention Observatory of the Montreal Heart Institute Acetyl L Carnitine for Heart, Diabetes & Kidney Health Kidney Coach Is Acetyl L Carnitine associated with frequent side effects like headaches in children with ADHD? Consensus