ALCAR: the #1 Fat Loss Supplement You Should Be Using!

Greg James
4 min readDec 8, 2019

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR), could be a powerful addition to your fitness supplementation arsenal. This extremely valuable little molecule has been a staple within the muscle building and brain-hacking communities for years. Currently, it has become popular due to its ability to assist you slim down and power up your brain. Read on to find out additional information regarding the advantages of acetyl-L-carnitine, and side effects, safety and correct supplement dosage.

WHAT IS ACETYL-L-CARNITINE?

Chemical structure of Acetyl-L-Carnitine vs normal L-Carnitine (notice the Acetyl group that replaces the hydrogen on the oxygen)

Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid that is naturally produced in your body to aid in generating energy. It’s most often naturally found in animal protein — especially, red meats. One example of this is beef. Many people in the fitness community supplement with acetyl-L-carnitine, because of its potential health benefits, which we will discuss in this article.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALCAR?

Neurotropic Effects: The acetyl group on the molecule lets it pass the blood-brain barrier and reach your brain and nerves, where it could potentially improve your mood, aid in learning, and…

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