Acetyl L Carnitine Powder, Vegetarian, NOW Foods - 635mg - 3 oz.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is a stabilized form of the amino acid metabolite L-Carnitine and is utilized in the same manner in the body. L-Carnitine is the train that fats ride when it's time for them to go and be burned up for energy. In addition to perking the ears of exercise and weight loss enthusiasts, this statement should catch the interest of individuals concerned about cardiovascular health. Two thirds of the heart’s energy comes from fats. It also plays a role in taking out the byproducts or toxins of the fatty acid oxidation process. In addition, Acetyl-L-Carnitine supports neurological health by enhancing the production of neurotransmitters involved in memory, as well as the production nerve growth factors in the brain.*

L-Carnitine is produced in the body from the nutrients lysine, methionine, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron. A deficiency in even one of these nutrients may compromise our own production of L-Carnitine, but fortunately, L-Carnitine is also found in food. Vegetarians need to take special care, however, because red meats are the richest sources of L-Carnitine, with little found in fruits and vegetables.

Beware of low quality Carnitine supplements containing the D-form of Carnitine. D-Carnitine is not only inferior, but may block the normal biochemical functioning of L-Carnitine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine. It is easier and cheaper for manufacturers to produce products that contain this impurity. Several years ago when this impurity was more common, reports surfaced from consumers about cardiovascular and muscular problems.

NOW believes it has obtained the finest Acetyl-L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine available.

NUTRITION INFO
Servings Per Container: 113
Serving Size: 1/4 Level Teaspoon
	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (from Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCI)**	635mg	*
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Serving Size: 1/4 level teaspoon

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 level teaspoon one or more times daily as needed, preferably on an empty stomach.

Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives.

Other Ingredients: None. Vegetarian Formula.

Caution: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed.

Disclaimers: *This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

** from Pharmaceutical (USP) Grade, L-Carnipure® L-Carnitine.

L-Carnipure® is a registered trademark of Lonza, Ltd.

Brand: Now Foods
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Powder, 635mg, 3 oz., Vegetarian Formula