Colombo M L, Girardo E, Gallo M, Ricci B M, Maina D
Minerva Pediatr. 1989 Apr;41(4):173-6.
The present study revealed a degree of carnitine deficiency in a large percentage of Down's syndrome children. In fact below average carnitine levels were noted in 39.1% of the cases examined with severe deficiency in 4. On the basis of these data supplementary carnitine is recommended in cases of deficiency particularly in view of the value of carnitine in the prevention of cell aging.
本研究表明，很大比例的唐氏综合征儿童存在一定程度的肉碱缺乏。事实上，在所检查的病例中，39.1%的患儿肉碱水平低于平均水平，4例存在严重缺乏。基于这些数据，建议在缺乏肉碱的情况下进行补充，特别是考虑到肉碱在预防细胞衰老方面的价值。
