Acetyl L-Carnitine

Whilst L-Carnitine L-Tartarte has been shown to be superior in assisting with fat loss, performance and recovery, Acetyl L-Carnitine is the neurological version of L-Carnitine that offers superior improvements in cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection over other forms of L-Carnitine.

Acetyl L-Carnitine is an ester of the trimethylated amino acid L-Carnitine, which enables Carnitine to pass through the blood brain barrier. This is a unique property of Acetyl L-Carnitine as current research indicates it enhances the metabolism of cellular health in the brain and central nervous system (CNS) via mitochondria. (Pennisi et al, 2020) 

Since the mid 2000's, research into supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine suggest it's primary focus and benefits are in optimising the health and energy in the brain and CNS; helping to reduce inflammation, boost antioxidant capacity, protecting cellular membranes from oxidative stress and assisting with better mood. 

In summary, various studies suggest it may assist in:

• Increasing Energy for Brains Cells 
• Reducing the Effects of Cognitive Decline as You Age 
• Inducing Neuroprotective, Neurotrophic and Analgesic Effects 
• Decreasing Depressive Symptoms  
• Antioxidant Reducing Stress Markers 
• Reducing Inflammation and Neuropathic Pain

Other Benefits of Acetyl L-Carnitine

Various other studies have shown that Acetyl L-Carnitine may have significant impact upon specific groups of people who may suffer from PTSD memory impairment (e.g. military and emergency services) and geriatric (elderly) cognitive disorders like dementia, depression and anxiety. At present from the age 65 and older 8.3% of Australians are living with dementia (AIHW Report 2021). Dementia remains the second-leading cause of death in Australia behind coronary heart disease. However Acetyl L-Carnitine has also been shown in some studies to be involved in supporting cardiovascular health.

Carnitine has shown to also be involved in the aging process as carnitine concentration in tissues declines with age and thereby reduces the integrity of the mitochondrial membrane. Research found supplementation with Acetyl L-Carnitine helped to reduce mitochondrial decay (NIH 2021).

In brief, these studies have also shown Acetyl L-Carnitine may assist in:

• Preventing Memory Impairment in PTSD Sufferers 
• Slowing of Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly 
• Reducing Geriatric Depression and Anxiety
• Supporting Cardiovascular Health
• Reducing Mitochondrial Decay in the Elderly

Note: To avoid confusion we recommmend our L-Carnitine L-Tartrate for superior fat burning, recovery and performance benefits.

Gluten free and suitable for vegans.

Available in 250g packs. Bulk buy discounts are also available.

References

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