Ingredient

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride

Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride is an ingredient used for improving neurological function and protecting peripheral nerves.

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MFDS ingredient code M249118

What does it do?

Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride is a carnitine derivative, an amino acid-based ingredient primarily used in pharmaceuticals for enhancing neurological function and protecting peripheral nerves. This ingredient helps facilitate energy metabolism in nerve cells and contributes to alleviating nerve damage.

Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride promotes energy production in mitochondria within nerve cells, improving nerve function. Additionally, it reduces nerve damage and aids in nerve regeneration.

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Good to know

Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride is more effectively absorbed in the brain and nervous tissue due to the presence of an acetyl group, unlike regular L-carnitine. This makes it more effective for treating neurological disorders.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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