Metagenics Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been shown to or may:
- Play a role in energy production and lipid metabolism.
- Help the symptoms of physical and mental fatigue.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine is a bioavailable form of carnitine.
Clinical Benefits:
- Energy production and lipid metabolism: Acetyl-L-carnitine plays an important role in energy production by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for fuel.1 Acetyl-L-carnitine may also be helpful in providing neuroprotection by supporting brain energy metabolism.4,5
- A randomised, placebo, controlled trial measured the effectiveness of 2.0 g of Acetyl-L-carnitine taken twice daily by elderly subjects with fatigue. Acetyl-L-carnitine illustrated a 52% overall improvement in physical fatigue compared to a 4% improvement in the placebo group. There were significant improvements in a variety of physical fatigue parameters including a 49% improvement in prolonged fatigue after exercise and a 27% improvement in muscular pain. Acetyl-L-carnitine also significantly improved mental fatigue by 43% (Figure One).2 In a separate clinical trial, Acetyl-L-carnitine supported cognitive function including concentration in 481 elderly subjects with mild mental impairment.6
Figure One: N-Acetyl Carnitine Helps Improve the Symptoms of Physical and Mental Fatigue.
Malaguarnera M, Gargante MP et al. Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) treatment in elderly patients with fatigue. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2008; 46(2):181-90
Ingredients:
Each 3.0 g dose contains: |
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Acetyl levocarnitine hydrochloride |
2.35g |
(Acetyl-L-Carnitine hydrochloride) |
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Metagenics Acetyl-L-Carnitine is free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein and salt. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Directions:
Adults and children over 5 years: Take 1 level scoop (3.0 g) once or twice daily in juice.
Warnings:
Not all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact our practitioners by email or phone.