Acetyl-L-Carnitine -AOR

N-acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) 

  • Gluten Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan

N-acetyl-L-carnitine is a form of the amino acid L-carnitine found everywhere in mammalian tissues. It is important for energy production to reduce fatigue and can enhance athletic performance. This amino acid is known for assisting the body to convert fat into energy. Carrying fatty acids across walls of the mitochondria, where they become oxidized and used for energy. The acetylated form of L-Carnitine is known to be best used by the brain. And able to cross the blood brain barrier (BBB).

Technical insights: 

  • Country of origin is China 
  • Synthetic for purity and free of allergens   
  • Vegan certified and Non-GMO    
  • Capsule  

Ingredient Benefits

  • For cognitive support

    Cognitive functions encompass many domains such as attention, memory, reasoning and language. Unfortunately, as we age our cognitive function declines. Acetyl-L-carnitine is more easily absorbed and more easily crosses the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Cognitive benefits may come from the mitochondrial support provided by ALCAR and/or the acetyl group which can help to produce acetylcholine.

  • Helps relieve pain with diabetic neuropathy

    Research data has shown improvements in alleviating pain, improving nerve fiber regeneration and vibration perception in participants experiencing active diabetic neuropathy.

  • Bioavailable and benefits continue after one stops taking it

    Acetyl-L-carnitine can cross the BBB and neural cell membranes more readily than conventional L-carnitine, making it more bioavailable. This ester also has many cognitive benefits associated with it not attributed to regular L-carnitine. Amazingly, the positive cognitive effects seem to persist even after stopping short-term supplementation.

More about this ingredient

Carnitine includes compounds – L-carnitine, D-Carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine.  L-Carnitine can break down long-chain fatty acids and transport them into the mitochondria for oxidation and use in cellular energy production. This makes L-carnitine essential to maintaining healthy metabolism, which is critical for avoiding many age and lifestyle-associated disorders like metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. The body is generally able to manufacture carnitines in the various forms needed for bioactivity; however, genetic and/or medical conditions can sometimes make this harder or impossible, thereby requiring additional supplementation. L-carnitine is obtained from red meats and as a result, many vegetarians and vegans are deficient in L-carnitine. Unfortunately, L-carnitine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, and it is impossible to derive the metabolic benefits of L-carnitine in the brain through L-carnitine supplementation alone. 

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Products with this ingredient

  • Cognitive Health

    ALCAR

    Helps maintain cognitive function during agingRated 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews
    $44.84$0.37 per capsule120 caps
    120 caps
  • Cognitive Health

    Ortho Mind

    Helps to support cognitive functionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews
    $98.33$0.55 per capsule180 caps
    180 caps

Research on this ingredient

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Ingredient information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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