Now Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Overview

Now Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a powdered dietary supplement centered on acetyl-L-carnitine, a modified amino acid form of carnitine. The formula is designed to support cellular energy production by helping transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be converted into ATP, the body’s cellular fuel. It is presented as a pure powder rather than a capsule or tablet, offering a straightforward way to use acetyl-L-carnitine in daily routines.

This form of carnitine is described as highly bioavailable and able to cross the blood-brain barrier. In the source material, it is associated with support for mitochondrial function, maintenance of normal neurotransmitter activity, and help neutralizing free radicals. The product is also positioned for brain and nerve cell function, with clinical studies suggesting a role in maintaining optimal neurological health.

The formula is identified as non-GMO, vegetarian/vegan, and kosher. It is also made without several common allergens, and NOW Foods notes GMP quality assurance as well as family ownership since 1968.

Key Features & Benefits

• Provides acetyl-L-carnitine in a pure powder form.
• Formulated to support cellular energy production by assisting fatty acid transport into the mitochondria.
• Supplies a highly bioavailable form of carnitine.
• Designed to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• May help support brain and nerve cell function.
• Helps support mitochondrial function.
• May help maintain normal neurotransmitter activity.
• Associated in the source with support for neurological health.
• Non-GMO, vegetarian/vegan, and kosher.
• Made without wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients.

Specifications

• Brand: NOW Foods
• Product name: Acetyl-L-Carnitine
• Supplement type: Dietary supplement
• Active ingredient: Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC)
• Dosage form: Powder
• Strength: Not stated in the source
• Package size: 3 oz
• Serving size: 1/2 level teaspoon
• Suggested frequency: 1 to 2 times daily as needed
• Dietary status: Vegetarian/Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO
• Quality note: GMP Quality Assured

Suggested Use

Take 1/2 level teaspoon 1 to 2 times daily as needed.

Other Ingredients

None.

Allergen & Dietary Information

This product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients. The formula is identified as non-GMO, vegetarian/vegan, and kosher. It is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Warnings

• Sold by weight rather than by volume.
• For adults only.
• Consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not consume the freshness packet; keep it in the bottle.
• Natural color variation may occur.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening, and keep the bottle tightly closed between uses.

NOW Foods Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a powdered acetyl-L-carnitine supplement intended to support cellular energy, mitochondrial function, and neurological health, with a clean formula and broad allergen exclusions.