Acetyl Carnitine

Acetylcarnitine or acetyl- L -carnitine occurs naturally in the body and is taken as a supplement as an antioxidant and as an aid to increasing energy and metabolism. Acetylcarnitine has an important role in energy production in that it transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for breakdown.

Acetyl carnitine has been found to improve physical and/or cognitive function in some patients.

Notable studies

 * 1994, Acylcarnitine deficiency in chronic fatigue syndrome