A major cause of aging is a reduction in the energy-producing components of the cell, resulting in reduced cellular metabolic activity, and the accumulation of cellular debris.1-7 L-carnitine helps maintain cellular energy metabolism by assisting in the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria within the cell, where fats are oxidized to produce the cellular energy (adenosine triphosphate or ATP).8-13
The acetylated form of L-carnitine (Acetyl-L-carnitine) facilitates the release and synthesis of acetylcholine by donating its acetyl group to the production of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter.16,17 Acetyl-L-carnitine also enhances the release of dopamine from neurons and helps it bind to dopamine receptors.14,15,18,19
ArginoCarn® is a patented form of acetyl-L-carnitine dihydrochloride that is molecularly bonded to the amino acid arginine and known as the AminoCarnitine® generation. Cell studies suggest that it can help maintain healthy neuron growth.20-22
Acetyl-L-carnitine is as effective as L-carnitine in carrying fatty acids across the membrane into the cell where they are burned as energy, but also promotes optimal brain health. With the discovery of acetyl-L-carnitine arginate, the benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine can now be greatly augmented.
Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule | |
Amount Per Serving | |
ArginoCarn® Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Dihydrochloride |
320 mg |
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride |
300 mg |
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), rice flour, ascorbyl palmitate, silica. |
Non-GMO
ArginoCarn® is a registered trademark of sigma-tau HealthScience USA, Inc. and is protected by U.S. production patent 6,703,042 and worldwide production patent EP1202956.