Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), a carnitine derivative produced naturally in the body, is involved in carbohydrate and protein metabolism and in the transport of fats into the mitochondria.

Acetyl L-carnitine has become one of the most studied compounds for its anti-aging effects, particularly with regard to degeneration of the brain and nervous system.

A natural decline of ALC production starts around the age of forty and continues as we grow older. This is a significant loss since ALC contributes to our stores of glutathione, coenzyme Q10, and acetylcholine.

ALC is the first compound, drug or nutrient that has both improved the symptoms of Alzheimer's and reversed the imbalances in brain chemistry that coexist with it. Controlled studies with more than six hundred people afflicted with Alzheimer's disease showed, in at least one study, that ALC is effective in non-Alzheimer's mental decline in elderly people.

Although ALC is not a cure for Alzheimer's, it may temporarily reverse the downhill course of the disease, especially when combined with high doses of vitamin C and E.

ALC benefits many of the body's systems. It helps to limit damage caused by oxygen starvation, enhance the immune system, protect against oxidative stress, stimulate the antioxidant activity of certain enzymes, slow cerebral aging, prevent nerve disease associated with diabetes and sciatica, regulate hormonal changes caused by physical stress, and increase the performance-enhancing benefits of branched-chain amino acids.

People with chronic fatigue syndrome have lower than expected levels of ALC. Replenishing the supply alleviates symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog.

Acetly L-Carnitine comes in a vegetarian capsule in 2 sizes; 30 capsules and 60 capsules.