Jarrow Formulas Acetyl L-Carnitine

Name: Jarrow Formulas Acetyl L-Carnitine
Brand: Jarrow Formulas
SKU: 790011150626
Price: 31.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Jarrow Formulas

£31.99

Jarrow Formulas Acetyl L-Carnitine keeps it simple: L-carnitine, 500mg - 120 vcaps / 500mg - 60 vcaps per pack.

What it is

Moves long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria as part of normal metabolism
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is the acetylated form

How to use

Take as directed on the pack.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 500mg - 120 vcaps / 500mg - 60 vcaps
Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 500mg - 120 vcaps

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Jarrow Formulas, L-Carnitine, Vegetarian Supplements, Weight Management Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 790011150626

At a glance

£0.26

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for acetyl-l-carnitine

Our honest take

A plain 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) capsule from a reputable US brand, with nothing else added. ALCAR is mostly marketed for energy and brain health, but there is not enough good evidence that it helps healthy people who eat a normal diet, and it is not a fat burner. If you want to try it anyway, this is a clean, sensibly dosed option; the 120-capsule pack works out cheaper per day.

You want a simple, single-ingredient ALCAR capsule with no extras
You are vegan: the capsule is plant-based
You are buying it for fat loss: the evidence does not support that
You take thyroid medication or blood thinners, unless your GP agrees
You are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18

The science

Acetyl-L-carnitine· evidence: Insufficient

Acetyl-L-carnitine is a form of carnitine, which the body makes itself and which helps move fat into cells to be used for energy. It is marketed for energy and brain health. There is not enough good evidence that taking it improves exercise performance or energy in healthy people who eat a normal diet.

There is no authorised health claim for it, so we make no claims about its effects.

Typical dose: Products usually provide 0.5–2 g a day

Safety: Can cause stomach upset in some people. Speak to your GP first if you take thyroid medication or blood thinners.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.

Per daily dose (1 capsule): acetyl-L-carnitine 500 mg.

Pack and allergens: 60 capsules = 60 daily doses; 120 capsules = 120 daily doses. Free from wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. Suitable for vegans.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Adults: take 1 capsule once or twice a day on an empty stomach. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	500mg - 120 vcaps	£31.99	£0.26
This product	500mg - 60 vcaps	£20.29	£0.33
NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine		from £9.99	£0.32
Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine		from £23.69	£0.95
Skill Nutrition Acetyl L-Carnitine		from £16.99	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.