Acetyl L-Carnitine Supplement

About Acetyl L-Carnitine Supplement

Acetyl L-Carnitine is naturally produced in the body from the two amino acids lysine and methionine, plus an acetyl group. Acetyl-L-Carnitine has demonstrated through research the ability to cross the blood brain barrier more effectively than other forms of L-Carnitine, allowing to offer nootropic effects in addition to its beneficial effects on fat metabolism.

Acetyl L-Carnitine donates acetyl group for the neuronal synthesis of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter (brain chemical) crucial for memory and learning. This amino acid is often used to improve cognitive function and to assist with the management of symptoms of alzheimer's disease. 

Research published by Frontiers in Bioscience in 2016 showed that Acetyl-L-Carnitine has antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, meaning it may protect neurons from damage. This supplement also supports a healthy mood and may offer natural anti-depressant effects. 

Acetyl L-Carnitine facilitates the delivery of long-chain fatty acids to the cell for oxidation and energy synthesis. Therefore, this supplement may assist with general energy levels and help fight fatigue. A study published in Neuropsychobiology back in 1997 demonstrated that supplementation improves the clinical status of chronic fatigue sufferers. And for a resistant condition that is often believed to have no mainnstream medical treatment, this was quite an impressive finding.

Acetyl L-Carnitine is also great for support during weight loss programs, and may also be taken prior to exercise to enhance energy and the fat-burning effect. A comprehensive meta-analysis of the available research up to 2016 indicated that supplementation with Carnitine during a weight loss program leads to 1.33kg more fat loss than placebo. This was published in Obesity Reviews. 

By definition, Acetyl L-Carnitine is not a stimulant and is fine for use in the evening or even before bed. However, if you suffer with chronic fatigue syndrome, you may do best with morning supplementation. There are many different forms of carnitine, such as carnitine tartrate, GPLC and pure carnitine. These forms of carnitine assist with energy levels, mitochondrial health, exercise performance and recovery, and fat-burning, with minimal nootropic benefits.