L-Carnitine

Fight tiredness and boost your brain power.. 

Acetyl-l-carnitine is a natural vitamin-like nutrient produced by every cell in the body and - according to research - acts as an antioxidant in the brain transporting fatty acids across the cell walls to the mitochondria - the energy factories of your cells.  

Whether you are keen to understand the science or not - what you do need to know is that L-carnitine is a totally natural resource that will help you fight fatigue and improve mental performance.

Reverse the effects of aging on the brain..

A massive body of published scientific research demonstrates that L-carnitine - especially in conjuction with coenzymeQ10 and ginkgo biloba - will boost cognitive function today and reduce your risk of Alzheimers or other degenerative brain diseases in the future. 

In fact, experimental and clinical studies demonstrate that L-carnitine may have a significant capacity to slow, and even reverse, the effects of
aging on the brain.

Or simply remember where you put your car keys.. 

While research and practice has shown that L-carnitine can reverse the effects of Alzheimers and dementia - experts also believe that supplements will benefit those of us just living through the occasional "brain fog".  As vitamin guru Earl Mindell says, "L-carnitine supplements will not make you an Einstein, but they can help you remember where you put your car keys."

L-carnitine also helps burn unwanted body fat..

One of the key uses for L-carnitine supplements is to help users burn unwanted body fat.  Fatty acids are one of the key energy sources for the body and oxidization is the process by which fats are broken down for energy production.  L-carnitine works as a transporter - carrying the essential fatty acids into the mitochondria where the energy production takes place.  In this way L-carnitine has a central role in the body's metabolism of fats.   

Why dietry sources may not be enough.. 

Carnitine is present in many of the foods we eat such as meat, grains and to a lesser extent in some vegetables like mushrooms.  It occurs in higher concentrations in red meats like beef and lamb and there is very little at all in white meats and many vegetables like carrots have almost non-existant levels.

If you're a vegetarian or eat very little red meat - you may find you have less L-carnitine than you should. 

Safe limits..

Scientists do not know the long-term health effects of L-carnitine in large doses but all the evidence points to it being a very safe supplement which can be taken over an extended period.  

So, how much ALC should you take?  A typical dose is 500 milligrams to two grams, taken daily in two divided doses. The maximum upper limits are really intended for people already suffering from some form of mental impairment like Alzheimers or memory loss.  A safe supplement for most people would be around 500.  

Dr. Sahelia a leading nutritional expert writes: "Acetyl-L-carnitine is an antioxidant involved in energy utilization within cells. A dose of 500 mg in the
morning before breakfast works within two to three hours to induce a pleasant visual and mental clarity."