Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Name: Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870152415
Price: 23.69 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Life Extension

£23.69

L-carnitine, in Life Extension's vcaps format.

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

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.

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

SKU: 737870152415

At a glance

£0.94

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for acetyl-l-carnitine

Our honest take

A 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) capsule. The label suggests 2 capsules twice a day, which is 2,000 mg and means a 100-capsule pot lasts only 25 days, at about 95p a day. There is not enough good evidence that ALCAR helps healthy people who eat a normal diet, and it is not a fat burner. If you want to try it, a lower dose of a plain ALCAR such as Jarrow's costs a fraction of this.

You want a vegetarian ALCAR capsule from a long-established brand
You are happy to take a lower dose than the label suggests to make the pot last
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 want value: at the label dose a pot lasts under a month

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, vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate), silica.

Per daily dose (4 capsules): acetyl-L-carnitine 2,000 mg; vitamin C 56 mg (70% NRV). Per 2 capsules: 1,000 mg and 28 mg.

Pack: 100 vegetarian capsules, 25 daily doses at the label dose. Non-GMO.

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

How to use

Take 2 capsules twice a day, or less if you prefer. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	500mg - 100 vcaps	£23.69	£0.94
Jarrow Formulas Acetyl L-Carnitine		from £20.29	£0.27
NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine		from £9.99	£0.32
Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate		from £27.99	£0.93

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.