NOW Foods, Acetyl-L- Carnitine, 500 mg, 50 Veg Capsules

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

Now Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a food supplement with 500 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine, obtained from acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, in each vegetable capsule. Two capsules contain 1 g of acetyl-L-carnitine. The recommended use is one to two capsules one to two times a day as needed, but no more than four capsules a day. The bottle contains 50 capsules, which makes 25 servings of two capsules. The capsule shell is made of cellulose and the excipients are of vegetable origin, so according to the manufacturer the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

What is acetyl-L-carnitine?

Acetyl-L-carnitine, abbreviated ALC or ALCAR, is a form of L-carnitine with an acetyl group attached to its molecule. L-carnitine is a compound similar to amino acids that the body produces itself from the amino acids lysine and methionine. In the diet, carnitine comes mainly from red meat and, to a lesser extent, from fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Acetyl-L-carnitine is also formed in the body itself. In this product, acetyl-L-carnitine is present as its hydrochloride salt: according to NOW Foods, the 1 g of acetyl-L-carnitine in two capsules comes from 1,205 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride. The name carnitine comes from the Latin word carnis, meaning meat.

How to use?

Take one to two capsules one to two times a day as needed and swallow them with a glass of water. Do not take more than four capsules a day. If you also take other food supplements containing carnitine, add up the amounts. The bottle contains a freshness packet that must not be eaten. After opening, close the bottle tightly and keep it in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.

Key features

• 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine – in each capsule, 1 g in two capsules.
• Hydrochloride form – 1 g of acetyl-L-carnitine comes from 1,205 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine HCl.
• 1–4 capsules a day – 1–2 capsules 1–2 times a day as needed.
• Vegetable capsule – excipients of vegetable origin; suitable for vegans according to the manufacturer.
• 50 capsules – a smaller pack, also suitable for trying the product first.
• 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 only who want to add acetyl-L-carnitine to their diet. As carnitine is obtained from food mainly through red meat, the product may also be of interest to those who eat little meat, as well as to vegetarians and vegans, for whom the vegetable capsule is suitable according to the manufacturer. The 50-capsule pack suits those who want to try the product first. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and origin

Besides acetyl-L-carnitine, the capsule contains magnesium salts of fatty acids of vegetable origin as an anti-caking agent and fatty acids of vegetable origin as a bulking agent; the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The product may contain traces of yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. Because of natural raw materials, the colour of the capsules may vary slightly. The small packet in the bottle keeps the contents dry and is not intended to be eaten. 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.