Natures Aid Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Natures Aid Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a source of the naturally occurring amino acid carnitine. Carnitine is involved with the production of the energy-rich compounds that fuel the body. Although carnitine is actively taken up into cells, different tissues appear to prefer different forms, for example the myocardium (heart muscle) prefers propionyl-L-carnitine.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine occurs naturally in the human brain. The Acetyl part of the molecule is linked with acetylcholine (a chemical messenger required to transmit nerve impulses) which improves the brain’s ability to function and communicate with other organs. Acetyl-L-Carnitine appears to be the best form to take for brain health.

What is Natures Aid Acetyl-L-Carnitine taken for?

• Alzheimer’s Disease - this progressive form of dementia which typically leads to a reduction of short-term memory, behavioural and intellectual performance has been shown to respond to Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
• Age related memory defect - typically memory deteriorates as the brain ages; Acetyl-L-Carnitine slows the process.
• Depression in the elderly - improvement has been seen in this condition which can be brought about by the physical and mental strains of ageing and by biochemical changes to the brain.
• Strokes - experimental animal models of cerebral injury suggested Acetyl-L-Carnitine improved nerve function outcome, prevented free radical damage, normalised the processing of energy-rich compounds in the brain tissue and decreased lactic acid content as blood flow returned to normal.
• Verbal and visual memory - improvement in recognition and communication skills, which can suffer with age and Alzheimer’s Disease, was observed.
• Down’s Syndrome - improvements in visual memory and attention were noted compared to those on a placebo.

Other Information:

Carnitine is a vitamin-like substance that is responsible for the transport of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria (small vessels inside the cells where the controlled release of energy takes place). Without carnitine the fats cannot enter the mitochondria and there is a reduction in the available energy Acetyl-L-Carnitine acts as a powerful antioxidant within the brain cells and stabilises cell membranes. The acetyl group that is part of Acetyl-L-Carnitine contributes to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is required for mental function. Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that are released from nerve endings allowing the passing on of electrical impulses to the nerves, muscles and glands that they influence.

In summary, Acetyl-L-Carnitine maximises the production of energy, promotes the stability of cell membranes (restoring age-related membrane changes) and improves the quality of the nerve impulses in the central nervous system.

Why Choose Natures Aid Acetyl-L-Carnitine?

Each Natures Aid Acetyl-L-Carnitine tablet provides 250mg of Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Contra-indications / Precautions:

Side effects from taking Acetyl-L-Carnitine are uncommon. Skin rash, increased appetite, body odour, agitation, nausea and vomiting have been reported. Because it is an amino acid, it should be taken between meals on an empty stomach for its therapeutic effect to be achieved.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation.