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Acetyl carnitine

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Also known as: Acetyl carnitine argynateAcetyl l-carnitineAcetylcarnitineALCALCAR
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Acetyl beta-hydroxy-gamma-trimethyl-amino-butyric acid
Related Remedies: Carnitine

Description: Acetyl carnitine is an amino acid with similar properties to carnitine. Its acetyl part helps the production of neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the body. This procure actions on nervous system and brain, which makes it efficient in mental conditions. Acetyl carnitine helps to energy production by increasing physical and mental energy.

Oral Uses

  • Age related cognitive decline RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an acetylcholine precursor; protects neurons from beta-amyloid; improves acetylcholine and cellular energy production, mental function, attention, fatigue and memory. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Acetyl carnitine argynate instead of acetyl carnitine with alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E works better.

  • Alzheimer's disease RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an acetylcholine precursor; protects neurons from beta-amyloid; improves acetylcholine and cellular energy production, mental function, attention, fatigue and memory. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Acetyl carnitine argynate instead of acetyl carnitine with alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E works better.

  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine improves nerve function and sensory perception; promotes nerve regeneration; alleviates nerve pain and other symptoms; it is helpful to diabetes and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathies. Take 2-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Intramuscular form works better.

  • Aging prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an anti-aging; slows down aging process, particularly brain and nervous system. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine helps to overcome carnitine deficiency; improves mental function; alleviates mental fatigue and brain fog. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetic general neuropathy RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine improves nerve function and sensory perception; promotes nerve regeneration; alleviates nerve pain and other symptoms. Take 2-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Down's syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an acetylcholine precursor; improves mental and nervous function, attention and visual memory. Take 1-2 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Brain tonic RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is a brain tonic; improves brain function and blood circulation in brain; prevents brain cell death and nourishes them. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Acetylcholine precursor RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an acetylcholine precursor; improves acetylcholine production. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Life extension promoter RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is a life extension promoter; promotes life extension. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-catabolic effect RatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine has an anti-catabolic effect; prevents muscle loss during exercise. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. It is best taken in the morning.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you have Hypothyroidism.
Side effects: Allergic reactions, rash and body odor.
Overdoses may produce nausea, aggresivity, agitation, irritability, restlessness and insomnia.

Available Forms

Acetyl carnitine is available in tablet and capsule form.

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