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Acetyl-L-carnitine 500 mg, 60 capsules

Semi-essential amino acid

There are approximately 500 amino acids that occur in nature. 20 of these amino acids serve as building blocks for protein in the human body and are referred to as "proteinogenic amino acids". These amino acids are classified into the groups "essential", "semi-essential" and "non-essential".

L-carnitine is one of the so-called semi-essential amino acids. This means that the body is able to produce part of these amino acids itself, while it depends on food for the remainder to meet daily needs. In foods it is found mainly in (red) meat and to a much lesser extent in plant foods. Acetyl-L-carnitine (short: ALCAR) is an acetylated form of carnitine. Carnitine is synthesised in the liver, kidneys and brain from the amino acids lysine and methionine, with vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6 and niacin acting as cofactors. Depending on requirements, carnitine can be converted into acetyl-L-carnitine and vice versa.

The advantage of supplementing with acetyl-L-carnitine compared with L-carnitine is that it crosses the blood–brain barrier more easily.

Active ingredients

Active ingredients* per daily portion 2 capsules
Acetyl-L-carnitine 1000 mg

* No reference amount specified according to the LMIV

Ingredients

N-Acetyl-L-carnitine HCl, vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented cassava starch), anti-caking agent (rice fibres).

Recommended intake

As a dietary supplement for adults, take 2-3 capsules per day with water between meals (at least half an hour before or two hours after the E

Storage instructions

Store cool, dry and protected from light (do not refrigerate).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children.

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Application: Diet & Weight, Sport
Dosage form: In vegan capsules.
Quality: Free from magnesium stearate, Gluten-free, Lactose-free, Vegan
Product type: Dietary supplements

Vitals, our new brand from 2025

We are constantly on the lookout for brands that represent our ideals: highest quality, the consistent omission of unnecessary additives such as titanium dioxide or porcine gelatin, excellent value for money and absolute reliability in delivery to us and thus to our customers.
This is very difficult because such companies are extremely rare among the mass of dietary supplement manufacturers now on the market. But we have once again managed to find one with Vitals from the Netherlands!

Address of the manufacturer: Vitals Voedingssupplementen BV, Pieter Lieftinckweg 29, 1505 HX Zaandam, Netherlands. E-mail: kundendienst@vitals.eu.

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