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Acetyl L-Carnitine Effects & Benefits for Cognitive Function

Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:56 am

Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR, Acetylcarnitine) is a derivative of the athletic performance supplement Carnitine. Despite their similar names and chemical structures, there is actually a very different mechanism of action for Acetyl L-Carnitine. This acetylated version of Carnitine offers more mental rather than physical benefits because it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Its primary effect is on the production of acetylcholine which is one of ... Read More http://bestnootropic.org/acetyl-l-carnitine/

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