N-ACETYL-CARNOSINE used for health food and personal care

Appearance: White or almost white powder 

PURITY: 98% MIN.

WATER CONTENT: 6.5% MAX

SPECIFIC ROTATION:  +24.5 UP TO +27.5 DEGREE


Acetyl-L-carnitine is an ester of L-carnitine and a common food additive. Widely present in plant and animal tissues. Acetyl-L-carnitine is mainly used in weight loss and muscle exercise
There have been 10 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled (DBRPC) studies on the use of acetyl-L-carnitine for depression, but the significant benefits are mainly seen in elderly patients, patients with mood disorders (chronic mild to moderate depression), and patients with comorbidities such as fibromyalgia (Wang et al., 2014). Many earlier studies used outdated methods that are not considered high-quality by today's standards.

However, acetyl-L-carnitine has provided relief for many people with depression. This may be attributed to its overall positive impact on cellular function, energy metabolism, and neural transmission. In addition, elderly patients may suffer from a condition called "vascular depression," meaning that their depression is related to reduced blood supply to certain areas of the brain that are responsible for emotions or emotion related functions. For this situation, strengthening the blood supply to the brain can improve mood, orientation, cognitive function, memory, and behavior.

Although acetyl-L-carnitine is not a first-line treatment for severe depression, patients with mood disorders, possible cerebrovascular dysfunction, fibromyalgia, or those who cannot tolerate prescription antidepressants may want to pay attention to this substance