Scientific Effect
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is naturally produced by the body and is involved in fat metabolism. Supplementation may contribute to improvements in many facets of health.
Clinical Study
The results of this study suggest that ALC can reduce craving and the time to first drink.
Results
"Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcohol craving and relapse prevention in anhedonic alcoholics: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial."
Study Citation
Martinotti, G., Reina, D., Di Nicola, M., Andreoli, S., Tedeschi, D., Ortolani, I., ... & Janiri, L. (2010). Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcohol craving and relapse prevention in anhedonic alcoholics: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Alcohol & Alcoholism, 45(5), 449-455.
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The results of this study suggest that ALC can reduce craving and the time to first drink.
Results
"Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcohol craving and relapse prevention in anhedonic alcoholics: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial."
Study Citation
Martinotti, G., Reina, D., Di Nicola, M., Andreoli, S., Tedeschi, D., Ortolani, I., ... & Janiri, L. (2010). Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcohol craving and relapse prevention in anhedonic alcoholics: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Alcohol & Alcoholism, 45(5), 449-455.
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Acetyl-L-carnitine safely ameliorated arterial hypertension, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and hypoadiponectinemia in subjects at increased cardiovascular risk.
Results
"Ameliorating hypertension and insulin resistance in subjects at increased cardiovascular risk: effects of acetyl-L-carnitine therapy."
Study Citation
Ruggenenti, P., Cattaneo, D., Loriga, G., Ledda, F., Motterlini, N., Gherardi, G., ... & Remuzzi, G. (2009). Ameliorating hypertension and insulin resistance in subjects at increased cardiovascular risk: effects of acetyl-L-carnitine therapy. Hypertension, 54(3), 567-574.
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