Now Foods, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine – 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine in a vegetable capsule

NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a food supplement providing 500 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine in each vegetable capsule. The substance is obtained from acetyl-L-carnitine HCl. The capsules are taken as needed, 1–2 at a time, once or twice a day, so the maximum daily dose is four capsules or 2 g of acetyl-L-carnitine. The bottle contains 100 capsules. The capsules are made without animal-derived ingredients and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The formula is simple: besides acetyl-L-carnitine, the capsule contains only the capsule shell and a couple of technological aids.

What is acetyl-L-carnitine?

L-carnitine is a compound derived from amino acids that the body produces itself and that we also obtain from food, mainly from meat and dairy products. Acetyl-L-carnitine is a form of L-carnitine with an acetyl group attached to the molecule. In food supplements it is usually used as the hydrochloride salt, because this makes the substance more stable and easier to dose into a capsule. According to NOW Foods, 1 g of acetyl-L-carnitine is obtained from 1,205 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine HCl. The capsule contents are a white to slightly creamy powder; because of natural raw materials the colour may vary slightly from batch to batch, which does not affect product quality.

How to use?

Take 1–2 capsules once or twice a day as needed, up to four capsules a day in total. Swallow the capsules with a glass of water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The pack contains a freshness packet, which must not be eaten. After opening, close the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.

Key features

• 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine – in one vegetable capsule.
• Up to 2 g a day – 1–2 capsules 1–2 times a day.
• Flexible dosing – the amount can be chosen as needed.
• 100 capsules – last for 25 days at the maximum daily dose.
• Vegetable capsule – suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine is intended for adults who want to add acetyl-L-carnitine to their daily diet from a food supplement with a simple composition and choose the amount themselves as needed. The vegetable capsule also makes the product suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients, quality and storage

Besides acetyl-L-carnitine, the capsule contains a capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium salts of fatty acids of vegetable origin and fatty acids of vegetable origin. The product may contain traces of yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. NOW Foods is a family-owned company from the United States that has been making food supplements since 1968 and whose manufacturing is GMP certified. Country of origin: United States of America. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.