Doctors Best Acetyl L-Carnitine - 120 x 500mg Capsules

When taken orally, Acetyl L-Carnitine has been shown to help maintain and support healthy Acetyl L-Carnitine levels in both blood and cerebrospinal fluid, this in turn helps support and maintain healthy mood. Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is a naturally occurring form of L-Carnitine, a vitamin-like nutrient synthesised in the body from amino acids (lysine and methionine). ALC serves as a transport molecule for "active acetate," which is a source of fuel for metabolic processes that take place in cells. ALC carries active acetate (the "Acetyl" portion) directly into the mitochondrion, the cell's energy-generating structure. Active acetate is used to produce cellular energy. ALC also serves as a fat carrier and readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it has specific benefits for brain neurons. Supports Cognitive Function Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may help support and maintain healthy cognitive performance and emotional health in the elderly. A key neurotransmitter for brain and nerve fu