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Skill Nutrition Acetyl L-Carnitine
L-carnitine from Skill Nutrition — 1000mg - 120 vegan caps 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
- Format: caps
- Caffeine free
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.
At a glance
Insufficient
evidence for acetyl-l-carnitine
Our honest take
Vegan acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) capsules from Skill Nutrition. Product details disagree on whether each capsule gives 500 mg or 1,000 mg, so check the pot for the dose before you buy. 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, Jarrow's clearly labelled 500 mg capsules are an easy comparison.
- You want a vegan ALCAR capsule that is also halal and kosher
- You prefer a single-ingredient product with no stimulants
- 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
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
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.
L-carnitine from Skill Nutrition — 1000mg - 120 vegan caps 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
- Format: caps
- Caffeine free
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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