Description
What is Acetyl L Carnitine HCL Powder?
Acetyl L Carnitine, also usually abbreviated as ALCAR, is an acetylated form of L-carnitine, a supplement often used to support athletic performance. L-carnitine is a compound that is produced naturally in the body and transported to the heart, brain, and other tissues. L-carnitine can also be found in some food sources, primarily protein like lean cuts of beef, pork, poultry, and even some seafood. L-carnitine can also be found in dairy products, like cheese and ice cream.
L-carnitine helps transport fats into the mitochondria within cells. Once in the mitochondria, the fatty acids can be oxidized and then used as fuel to create adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. L-carnitine performs this both when you are active and at rest, but some research suggests that Acetyl L Carnitine is much more effective during exercise. However, when taken as a supplement in its plain form, L-carnitine has low oral bioavailability, meaning the body has trouble absorbing most of the L-carnitine. However, when L-carnitine becomes Acetyl L Carnitine, the body absorbs it much easier and even though it is produced naturally in the body, Acetyl L Carnitine is typically taken as a dietary supplement.
Acetyl L Carnitine Benefits and Uses
May help support balanced inflammation levels
May help promote cellular energy
May help support cognitive function
May help promote feelings of well being
May help support vitality