Nutritional Factsheet

Have you ever walked into a room for a specific purpose, only to get there and instantly forget what it was? Well you’re not alone. A large percentage of the adult population find that as they age, they become absent minded and have frequent lapses in short term memory. You may be surprised to learn that there is a potent nutritional supplement that may be of help.

Over the last ten years or so, much scientific research has been conducted with Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) in relation to the enhancement of cognitive function. In fact, ALC has even been studied for ailments such as Alzheimer’s disease, senile depression and age related memory loss.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a form of the amino acid L-Carnitine. Unlike L-Carnitine, it has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to regenerate nerve cells in the brain. As a result, studies have shown improved memory and alertness, and enhanced learning skills in those taking ALC supplements.

Recent studies have suggested that ALC may have great anti-ageing properties for the brain, when used in combination with the antioxidant supplement Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Although often recommended as part of a strategy for slowing the ageing process, ALC has potential benefits for anyone, young or old, who is interested in boosting their brainpower.