Description

DESCRIPTION

Each Acetyl-L-Carnitine capsule contains 500 mg of pure

acetyl-L-carnitine

FUNCTIONS

Acetyl-L-carnitine plays a key role in maintaining normal

brain and nerve function during aging, as many well-designed

human and animal studies have shown consistently. Acetyl

L-carnitine is a naturally occurring metabolite of L carnitine,

and both are present in the diet, particularly in foods of animal

origin.

In most tissues of the body, both L-carnitine and acetyl-L

carnitine are involved in fatty acid oxidation. They are part

of the so-called carnitine shuttle. L-carnitine shuttles fatty

acids from the cytosol (the cell fluid) into the mitochondria

(the cell’s powerhouses) for oxidation and energy production.

The main end products of fatty acid oxidation are energy (in

the form of NADH), and acetyl groups. Most of these acetyl

groups are further oxidized in the mitochondria’s Krebs

cycle, but some are needed in the cytosol for producing

other important metabolites. Acetyl-L-carnitine provides a

way to carry these acetyl groups through the mitochondrial

membranes back out into the cytosol.

In brain and other nerve tissues, this acetyl group export by

acetyl-L-carnitine out of the mitochondria into the cytosol

is important in maintaining normal levels of acetyl groups

for the production of acetylcholine and other acetylated

neurotransmitters that are so crucial for normal brain and

nerve function. The enzyme that makes acetylcholine from

acetyl groups and choline is the choline acetyl transferase. The

activity of this important enzyme has a tendency to decline

with age, causing low acetylcholine levels which in turn are

thought to contribute to the impairment of brain function that

is associated with aging.

Besides maintaining normal acetylcholine levels, several

studies indicate other neuroprotective benefits of acetyl-L

carnitine, which may be due to at least three modes of action.

First, acetyl-L-carnitine has been shown to

maintain cellular membrane stability, and to restore age

related membrane changes. Acetyl-L-carnitine can also act

as an antioxidant, scavenging harmful superoxide radicals

Since superoxide can damage membrane lipids, this may

explain acetyl-L-carnitine’s membrane protective properties.

Second, animal studies indicate that acetyl-L-carnitine

preserves normal levels of nerve growth factor in brain tissue

during aging. Third, human studies indicate that acetyl-L

carnitine increases cerebral blood flow.

In summary, acetyl-L-carnitine is a naturally occurring

compound that supports normal brain and nerve function

during aging through various mechanisms. These include its

actions on acetylcholine synthesis, membrane stability, nerve

growth factor production, and cerebral blood flow.

INDICATIONS

Acetyl-L-Carnitine capsules may be a useful nutritional

adjunct for individuals who wish to support the body’s

nervous system and brain function.

Our Acetyl-L-Carnitine is manufactured under strict quality

control standards and the highest raw material specifications.

This ensures that the product is free of unwanted impurities

and is the highest purity Acetyl-L-Carnitine.

FORMULA

(WW #10003)

1 Vegetarian Capsule Contains:

Acetyl L-Carnitine ………………………………………. 500 mg

Other Ingredients: Cellulose and water (capsules), (May

contain one or more of the following: rice powder, magnesium

stearate and silica.)

This product contains NO added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast,

wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or

flavors.

SUGGESTED USE

As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule, 1 to 3

times daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare

professional.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse effects have been reported.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.

Keep out of reach of children