Vitakruid Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500mg A semi-essential amino acid
Normally, our bodies form the semi-essential amino acid l-carnitine from l-methionine and l-lysine, but many things can go wrong during this conversion process. Factors such as surgery, diet, rapid growth, or strenuous exercise can also cause a semi-essential amino acid to become essential. The rate at which our bodies absorb the amino acid then falls short of meeting our needs.
Vegetarians and vegans are prone to imbalance
Moreover, adequate carnitine levels can be difficult to achieve, especially for vegetarians and vegans. This semi-essential amino acid is primarily found in animal proteins; meat and dairy are the primary sources. Therefore, if you follow a lifestyle with little to no animal products, supplementing with Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg may be beneficial.
Highly bioavailable form of carnitine
As the name suggests, for Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg, we use only the l-structure form of carnitine. From a biochemical perspective, this multifunctional amino acid exists in two forms: the l- and d-structure. The body recognizes only the l-structure form (levorotatory form) as natural. The reversed form, the d-form, does not occur in living organisms and is therefore referred to as synthetic.
Easily absorbed by acetyl
Acetyl is essentially a molecule, so the acetyl group isn't a molecule in itself. You could compare it to an arm or a leg, highly functional within the body as a whole, but useless on their own. Nevertheless, the combination of acetyl and carnitine is highly valuable within our bodies. Three properties of the molecule ensure more efficient passage through the cell membrane:
- Acetyl is a lipid-like compound, which allows the intestine to absorb the molecule as a whole.
- The acetyl bond protects the molecule from oxidation, which results in rapid diffusion in the cell.
The enzymes in our cells can break this bond very quickly. This allows the body to absorb acetyl-L-carnitine effectively, unlike regular carnitine.
A high dose of 500 mg per tablet
Besides the quality of the nutrient, the dosage is also important. A higher dosage simply provides more active ingredients and therefore a greater effect. Most acetyl-L-carnitine supplements contain between 250 and 400 mg per capsule. In contrast, studies conducted with this amino acid use dosages between 500 and 2000 mg. Therefore, Vitakruid's Acetyl-L-Carnitine contains a whopping 500 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine per capsule, and it is recommended to take two to four capsules per day!
Compound
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| Acetyl-L-Carnitine |
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Ingredients Acetyl-L-Carnitine, hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), rice starch, stearic acid (anti-caking agent)
Usage Take 2 to 4 capsules daily, unless otherwise directed. Preferably take separately from food.
Caution when using antidepressants
Manufacturer / Distributor Vitakruid BV,
Jacobus Spijkerdreef 430,
2132 PZ Hoofddorp
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, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.
Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, taking medication or illness.
