Acetyl L-Carnitine 500mg - 50 Capsules - Now Foods

Normalize brain function.

Therapeutic Indications:

• Beta-oxidation of fatty acids saving glucose in the brain
• Restores serotonin levels and improves intellectual capacity
• Increased brain activity and physiology of the Central Nervous System
• Prevention of atherosclerosis
• Completely free of D-Carnitine (harmful)
• Suitable for vegetarians

NOW offers the purest Carnipure™ from a unique, patented production process that ensures it is completely free of harmful D-Carnitine - containing only pure L-Carnitine.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine, also known as ALC, is a special form of Carnitine whose main function is to optimize brain function, being much more efficient than normal Carnitine.

NOW® Acetyl-L-Carnitine comes from the patented formula (L-Carnipure®), ensuring better stability, efficacy and purity according to the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Standard.

It is an acetylated form of L-Carnitine, which allows it to pass through the blood-brain barrier. ALC is a natural nutrient in the body that transports fatty acids to the mitochondria. Once in the brain, it increases the activity of the mitochondria (mitochondria are one of the most important cellular organelles, being important for cellular respiration). It is supplied by the host cell with organic substances such as oxygen and glucose, which it processes and converts into energy in the form of ATP that it supplies to the host cell.

With the function of releasing energy, mitochondria are abundantly present in the cells of the nervous system and the heart, since these have a greater energy requirement. By increasing brain activity, the entire physiology of the Central Nervous System is improved.

This form of the amino acid also ensures better entry into the mitochondria and greater beta-oxidation of fatty acids, saving glucose in the brain, thus preventing the reduction of serotonin and increasing intellectual capacity.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine also has the ability to transfer the acetyl group to Choline, forming Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for memory. It promotes the increase in synapses, making it a compound that enhances memory and the Cognitive System. There are studies that show ALC as a protector of the brain through glutamate-sensitive receptors.

Glutamate is an amino acid that does not only reach the brain through the bloodstream. The brain synthesizes it from glucose and other nutrients. It is the main neurotransmitter of excitation in the brain, and even small amounts can trigger peaks of action. Glutamate levels normally begin to decrease with age. It also prevents the formation of lipofuscin (pigment) and improves cerebral blood flow.

One of the benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine is that it protects the brain from signs of aging, improves memory by strengthening attention and vitality, and protects against and treats senile dementia. Researchers have demonstrated improvements in Alzheimer's patients and those with mental retardation. These patients were given doses of 3 grams of ALC daily. These doses are perfectly tolerable without any symptoms of toxicity. Studies have also demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing Parkinson's disease.

Taking Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplements from the age of 40-50 may have a protective effect against brain degradation. ALC prevents brain damage that occurs when there is a lack of oxygen to nerve cells. As we age, ALC levels in the brain decrease, so it is recommended that you take Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplements from the age of 40 for optimal brain function.