Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Category: amino-acid

Aliases: ALCAR, ALC

Pharmacological Mechanism

Acetylated L-carnitine — more readily crosses the BBB than free carnitine, providing CNS acetyl-CoA precursor + neuronal carnitine. Modest cognitive support evidence in mild cognitive impairment + diabetic neuropathy.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4.2h, IV: 4.2h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems