Acetyl-L-Carnitine (L-Carnitine) by NuMedica – shuttles acetyl groups and fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production. Since mitochondria deteriorate with age, supplementation with acetyl-l-carnitine may help maintain healthy mitochondrial function in cells. Acetyl-L-carnitine is also used to make the important brain chemical acetylcholine. Some studies suggest that acetyl-L-carnitine can even act as a neurotransmitter itself.
Key Benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine
- Highly Bioavailable Form of L-Carnitine
- Support for Optimal Mitochondrial Function
- May Enhance Energy Production at the Cellular Level
- Support for Maintaining Healthy Triglyceride Levels
- May Play a Role in Healthy Brain Function
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is the acetylated form
of L-carnitine and is readily utilized in the Krebs Cycle (i.e., by the
liver and other tissues.) The acetyl group of acetyl-L-carnitine is used
to form acetyl-CoA, the most important intermediary in the generation
of energy from amino acids, carbohydrates and fats, and has been shown
to lower triglycerides.
Acetyl-L-carnitine shuttles acetyl groups and fatty acids
into mitochondria for energy production. Since mitochondria deteriorate
with age, supplementation with acetyl-l-carnitine may help maintain
healthy mitochondrial function in cells. Acetyl-L-carnitine is also used
to make the important brain chemical acetylcholine. Some studies
suggest that acetyl-L-carnitine can even act as a neurotransmitter
itself.