Side effects and watch-outs
- Insomnia/overstimulation if taken too late
- GI distress
- Nausea
- Fishy odour (less than L-Carnitine)
- May increase appetite
- Generally well tolerated
Supplement / Cognitive
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
Acetylated L-Carnitine. Crosses the blood-brain barrier unlike standard L-Carnitine. Nootropic, neuroprotective, and mitochondrial energy support. Used for cognitive enhancement and peripheral neuropathy.
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