The products would be of particular concern for people with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, high-blood pressure or heart disease, according to the recall notices. And although it may help patients with diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease and complications of alcoholism, it’s especially critical that these patients talk to their doctors before beginning a course of acetyl-L-carnitine supplements. Some of these drugs can create heightened tolerance and dependence in the body, leading to withdrawal symptoms and other complications if the patient attempts to change (...)