Supports mental and emotional health by enhancing the body’s supply of Acetyl-L-Carnitine which is a naturally occurring form of the amino acid L-carnitine. Acetyl-L-Carnitine is very important in the production of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine which is responsible for regulation of cognitive functions, memory, and mood.

Ingredients (per serving)

Serving Size: 1 capsule

• Acetyl-L-Carnitine (from 588 mg acetyl-l-carnitine HCl supplied by Sigma tau) 500 mg

Suggested Use

Take 1 to 4 capsules daily with or without food.

Doctor's Best Acetyl-L-Carnitine is recommended for a wide variety of mental and emotional problems including memory loss, depression, thinking problems due to alcohol abuse, and cognitive symptoms of Lyme disease. Clinical studies suggest Acetyl-L-carnitine benefits Alzheimer’s disease and Multiple sclerosis. Other indications of this Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplement are nerve problems related to diabetes and nerve pain related to drug use for AIDS treatment. It may also improve Down syndrome, poor blood circulation in the brain, and facial paralysis. In men’s health, it enhances male fertility and alleviates symptoms related to low testosterone levels, especially in older men. It is also used for Peyronie’s disease, a disorder of the penis where scarring leads to penile bending during erection.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine is the useful and stable form of L-carnitine, but is utilised in the same manner as an amino acid. Acetyl-L-Carnitine however circulates longer and diffuses easily into the muscles than L-carnitine. This vitamin-like chemical is naturally produced by the body and is found in high concentrations in the brain, kidneys, and liver. Acetyl-L-Carnitine is the key in the production of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter in the brain. Acetylcholine is an excitatory neurotransmitter, the kind that stimulates the brain or gives the brain its needed energy. It is critical in learning, memory, and other cognitive functions. The excitatory effects of Acetylcholine elevate the mood and speeds up many brain processes. It is also responsible for muscle contraction and stimulation of the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. Concurrently, the amount of Acetylcholine is dependent on the Acetyl-L-Carnitine supply in the body. Decrease in the production of Acetyl-L-Carnitine occurs with age, resulting to less Acetylcholine production. Deficiency leads to sluggish brain functions leading to memory loss, learning disorders, depression, loss of concentration, decreased responsiveness, carelessness, speech problems, dry mouth and skin, and generally slowed movements.