Case series reports severe hypoglycemia from carnitine deficiency in children with restricted diets, highlighting the metabolic risks of selective food intake.
Carnitine is abundant in red meat, especially in lean cuts, and promotes energy metabolism through β-oxidation. Carnitine deficiency can lead to hypoglycemia. Here, we report two cases of severe hypoglycemia resulting from carnitine deficiency.
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