Vegetarians and vegans can quickly experience imbalance
Furthermore, achieving adequate carnitine levels can be particularly challenging for vegetarians and vegans. This semi-essential amino acid is mainly found in animal proteins; meat and dairy are the primary sources. Hence, if you lead a lifestyle with little to no animal products, supplementation with Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg could be beneficial.

Highest biologically available form of carnitine
As the name suggests, we use only the L-structural form of carnitine for Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg. From a biochemical perspective, this multifunctional amino acid has two forms, the L- and D-structural forms. The body only recognises the L-structural form (left-handed form) as natural. The mirrored form, the D-form, does not occur in living material and is therefore referred to as synthetic.

Well absorbed due to acetyl
Acetyl is essentially a molecular part, the acetyl group is therefore not a molecule on its own. You could compare it to an arm or a leg, very functional within the whole body, but worthless on its own. Nevertheless, the coupling of acetyl with carnitine is of great value within our body. Three properties of the molecular part ensure more efficient passage through the cell membrane:
- Acetyl is a lipid-like compound, allowing the intestine to absorb the molecule as a whole.
- The acetyl bond protects the molecule against oxidation, resulting in rapid distribution within the cell.
- The enzymes in our cells can split this bond extremely quickly. Therefore, the body absorbs acetyl-L-carnitine well, unlike regular carnitine.

A high dosage of 500 mg per tablet
Besides the quality of the nutrient, the dosage is naturally important too. A higher dosage simply provides more active substances and thus more effect. Most acetyl-L-carnitine supplements contain between 250 and 400 mg per capsule. However, in studies conducted with this amino acid, dosages between 500 and 2000 mg are maintained. Therefore, Vitakruid's Acetyl-L-Carnitine contains no less than 500 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine per capsule, and it is advised to take two to four capsules per day!

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Ingredients
Acetyl-L-Carnitine, hypromellose (veggie capsule), rice starch, stearic acid (anti-caking agent)

Take 2 to 4 capsules per day, unless otherwise advised. Preferably take separated from food.

This product is a dietary supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, sealed place at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.