What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine?

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC or ALCAR) is an amino acid that fuels energy production in your cells and supports nerve function. It supplies the acetyl group for burning fats in your mitochondria (fatty acid oxidation) and producing acetylcholine.

• Combats depression
• Helps with Alzheimer’s disease
• May reverse brain and nerve damage
• Improves fertility and sexual function
• Reduces fatigue

The following may impair the process and raise your risk of carnitine deficiency:

• Genetic disorders
• Old age
• Kidney and liver disorders
• Antibiotics and drugs for seizures
• Diabetes and obesity
• Long-term fasting or calorie restriction
• Premature birth

Most people use acetyl-L-carnitine to enhance their cognition and rev up energy levels. Clinical research confirms the benefits of acetyl-l-carnitine for the brain, especially in older people.