BulkSupplements.com Acetyl L-Carnitine Powder - as ALCAR HCl, Carnitine Supplement - Gluten Free, 1.5g per Serving, 250g (8.8 oz) (Pack of 1)

[+] THE OTHER HALF OF THE STORY This is a great product, but it only tells half the story. People take this product to boost mental and physical performance. I'm only focused on the mental performance, and this is why everyone is telling you half the story about that. The boost to mental performance revolves around boosting the ActylCholine neurotransmitter. The neurotransmitter is made up of two molecules: ActylCholine neurotransmitter = Actyl group + Choline group. This product, Acetyl L-Carnitine is made up of an Acetyl group bonded to the L-Carnitine amino acid. When digested, the two components detach thus freeing up the Actyl group to bond to a Choline group and also freeing up the L-Carnitine amino acid to be metabolized. The L-Carnitine amino acid is what boosts physical performance. The Actyl group is what I am most interested in for mental performance. Remember what I said about the Actyl group bonding to a Choline group? But what if there is no Choline group to bond with? Well, then you don't magically get the ActylCholine neurotranmitter with just the Actyl group alone. There needs to be Choline and you might not be getting enough Choline from dietary intake alone. That's why, for increased mental performance, it is just as important to take a Choline supplement to make sure there is the second half of that equation available to manufacture the neurotransmitter. And, that's the other half of the story everyone else is missing. If you learned something from this, then throw me a helpful vote. [+] THE REVIEW This product has saved my life and my pocket book. I use this product in combination with Bulksupplements Choline L-Bitartrate Powder (250 grams) in a 2:1 ratio respectively. This combination works very effectively at maintaining mental acuity over longer periods of time. At first I used NOW Alpha GPC 300 mg,60 Veg Capsules , but popping those every day became very expensive. So, I searched for a cheaper alternative. Fortunately, I found this combination, which works as well if not better. This product, along with the Choline supplement, has given me my mind back (i'm in my 50's). The Acetyl group is needed to combine with choline to make Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. I take about 1/2 teaspoon daily (with 1/4 teaspoon Choline) to keep my mind sharp. If your just starting this product, I recommend taking less to start out with. Maybe take 1/4 teaspoon every other day and increase from there. The reason is because when your body can produce more neurotransmitters, it does so everywhere, not just in your mind. Neurotransmitters are also used to control your gut, muscles, etc. Taking too much too fast could result in gitters or an active GI. If that happens, just stop taking until symptoms go away and then start up again. The symptoms are not telling you something bad is happening; it is telling you something good is happening. Don't take my word for it. There are books written about this subject by people who have much more knowledge than I do. Don't let your mind wilt away with age. ps. Don't forget to up-vote if you liked this review, or you think this review will help others.

Acetyl L-Carnitine, also known as ALCAR, is a supplement that is becoming more and more popular, especially with the "nootropics" community. After extensive research, I took the plunge and ordered a 100-gram bag. I have tried regular L-Carnitine in the past with no real benefits. However, this was much different ALCAR is an acetylated form of L-Carnitine. It has been shown to enhance transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, and has been used for anti-depressant effects. Moreover, it has also been used to slow mental decline in elderly patients. It can cross the BBB (Blood Brain Barrier) and act as a potent antioxidant. If you want to check out some studies for yourself, it's worth checking out the studies on PubMed.gov and using your own judgement. First off, the product arrived quickly and looked untouched. Credit for that. Also, on the bag that the ALCAR is in, a handy chart in included for measuring different doses with teaspoons (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, etc). This is a huge plus, especially for those who don't have a digital scale. While it takes doses from 4-6 KG to really experience some side effects, it's always nice to know approximately how much you're taking. The powder inside is the real gem, though. It is plain white with no real smell. It instantly dissolves on contact with water, so any kind of mixing/blending isn't required. I take this stuff immediately after waking up on an empty stomach. Within 10 minutes, I'm feeling MUCH more energized and ready to take on the day. Even when I don't get my nice 8 hours of sleep, I still feel ready for whatever is thrown at me. It's an amazing feeling. One thing to note, though, is that ALCAR doesn't really give you a "stimulated" effect. It's calm, clean energy. In my opinion, it's much better than being jittery with caffeine. Overall, great product. Would recommend to anyone. Pros: Great, clean energized feeling. Mood elevation. Feeling more focused Cons: None come to mind

Hands down one of the best deals you can find. High quality product delivered quickly and exactly as shown. Love it! I had previously been buying the ALC capsules from a local chain store because I was looking for something that could potentially give my brain a bit of a boost. Truth be told, I had spent too many years overly-interested in the bottle and it was having a noticeable effect on my cognitive function. While I've never had a great memory, the last couple of years it seemed to be taking me an extended amount of time to remember and recall information. I felt foggy too often... and despite being a fairly intelligent person, I was feeling a tad "ditzy" at times. I did a little bit of research and became interested in ALC. It had two essential benefits that I found appealing: it can help rejuvenate the brain AND (to a lesser, secondary extent) can potentially help convert fat into energy. Although I've always been a slim person, I regularly go to the gym to maintain and improve my overall health and build lean muscle. A supplement that can aid in helping both my head and body? Yes, please! I started taking 500mg in the AM everyday. I noticed that if I took twice that in one sitting, it made me feel really aloof. So a lesser dosage was fine enough for me. Within a couple of weeks, it felt like the cloudy fog had just floated away. I was no longer beating myself up for forgetting things on a regular basis and I felt more "on the ball." My wit returned and concentration seemed to be easier. Unfortunately, as far working out, I can't honestly say that I've noticed any huge results that I can directly attribute to ALC...but what I CAN say is that working out feels better. Whether that is mental or physical (perhaps both!), I am happy with it! People interested more in the workout-aid aspect may have better results with L-Carnitine instead (Acetyl L-Carnitine is basically just a processed version of L-Carnitine that can easily pass the blood-brain barrier). In addition as of late, I have also been taking Green Tea extract, thiamine (B-1) and fish oil along with my regular multi and I feel the best I have in many years. I feel like my regular self again. My head is finally back on straight! It's worth a shot! BULKSUPPLEMENTS is the only place I'll buy my products from now on if I can help it. Fantastic products and values! Thank you!

As a fitness enthusiast who's always looking to optimize my workouts, I've been exploring the benefits of L-carnitine. Acetyl L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a popular form of L-carnitine known for its potential to support fat metabolism and energy production. After trying BulkSupplements.com's ALCAR powder, I've been impressed with its quality and effectiveness. Here's why I'm giving it a four-star rating: Pure and Potent: BulkSupplements.com is known for its commitment to purity and potency, and this ALCAR powder is no exception. It's a high-quality powder with a standardized concentration of active ingredients. Versatile and Customizable: The powder form allows me to incorporate ALCAR into my daily routine easily. I can mix it into smoothies, protein shakes, or water. I can also adjust the dosage to suit my individual needs. May Support Fat Metabolism: While research is ongoing, L-carnitine is believed to transport fatty acids into mitochondria, where they can be used for energy production. This can benefit those looking to support weight management and athletic performance. No Unpleasant Side Effects: I haven't experienced any side effects from taking this ALCAR powder, such as nausea or jitters. Affordable and Convenient: BulkSupplements.com offers excellent value for the price. The large container allows me to stock up and save money in the long run. Here are a Few Things to Keep in Mind: Limited Research: While some promising research exists on the benefits of L-carnitine, more studies are needed to fully understand its effects. Not a Magic Bullet: ALCAR is not a quick fix for weight loss or improved athletic performance. It should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program. May Interact with Medications: L-carnitine can interact with certain medications, so it's always a good idea to talk to your doctor before taking it if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Overall, if you're looking for a high-quality, affordable source of ALCAR, BulkSupplements.com is an excellent option. While more research is needed to fully understand its benefits, it's a promising supplement for those looking to support their fitness and weight management goals.

Love this brand. Great product.

I take with Alpha Lipoic Acid powder. Biochemist Bruce Ames of UC Berkeley said his research showed acetyl L-carnitine was fuel for sluggish, damaged, aging mitochondria (which convert sugar into chemical fuel for cells), thus should boost energy levels, but accelerated mitochondria were then producing even more free radicals, which were further damaging the mitochondria. Alpha lipoic acid was a powerful antioxidant that neutralized the free radicals and protected the mitochondria. So they should be taken together. Supposedly slowed down natural aging by boosting slagging mitochondria and preventing further damage to them. Thought it worth a try, so have been trying in bulk (cheapest way to take the stuff). Boost in energy has been minor (perhaps just placebo effect). Hard to say if getting any benefit, so hard to review. Boosting metabolic rate by increasing mitochondrial output should theoretically help lose weight, but I haven't noticed that. Stuff came as advertised and is cheap compared to competing products. Don't see any impurities in the powder. One problem with powder form vs. capsules is getting it down. Alpha lipoic acid is just that, an acid, and very sour and astringent. It will burn your gullet taken straight. Acetyl L-carnitine isn't as bad, but still not great tasting. You have to mix both with something to get them down. I use about 2 ounces of frozen orange juice. Makes for a sour orange juice, but gets the job done. Would help if they provided a small 1/8th tsp scoop to help measure out doses

I love ALCAR, I take it every day. I used to take Jarrow, but as I take a lot of supplements, one starts wondering about the fillers in them ... and, who wants to swallow all those pills? This powder does the same job as the Jarrow supplement did, it's less expensive, and it dissolves perfectly in my tea. It's sour, so if you add it to your tea, it will add a bit of a sour punch, like lemon juice (one thing I had to learn is to go easy on the lemon juice in my tea once I use this!). My perfect cup of tea currently is either black tea with a dash of pomegranate juice and ALCAR, or green tea with ALCAR (I add Stevia as well as a sweetener, which apparently this company also carries, for a great price!) I occasionally add a dash of Taurine powder to my tea as well (this is also a very good supplement, available from Bulk Supplements; please look it up online!) and a dash of DMAE powder (also from Bulk Supplements). Taurine is overall great for you, and if you mix it with ALCAR in your drink, it will give you "focus and strength" feeling. I can technically only go by "feelings," but I can't study or perform well at my job without ALCAR! DMAE will give you more of a "I can do it now, fast!" type boost, the "I'm ready!" type response. ALCAR will be more of a better focus. Combine both, you can study, pass a test, work out, lose weight ... you name it. I used to drink a lot of coffee, which by itself isn't a bad thing (there are many studies on coffee's anti-cancer benefits), however a lot of coffee may make you crash ... unless you supplement with ALCAR or DMAE, then that won't happen. Just please be careful with amounts, these are powerful supplements! I tried to add ALCAR to coffee, but as it's acidic, and in my opinion it doesn't go well with it at all. The same goes for DMAE. I added both ALCAR and DMAE to coffee one time, and it didn't quite agree with milk... it turned it into cheese. I suppose if you drink your coffee black and don't mind acidity, or use small amounts of powder, that wouldn't matter. Then of course there are other options, such as, for instance, filing an empty salt shaker (or some other container from a spice) with ALCAR and adding a dash to your salad dressing. It goes well with salad dressings, just as lemon juice would. This method doesn't allow you to measure exactly the amount consumed, but I personally never measure my supplements with a scale, I know quite well what size of a "pinch" I need. Should you do a lot of research before you take anything (like I do), you may have come upon reports of carnitine inhibiting thyroid function. Please note, the reports are for carnitine, not ALCAR, and relatively high doses of carnitine were used as well. If you want to take care of your thyroid (which as I've just read on Dr. Mercola site has a lot to do with one's mental health), you may want to think of iodine supplementation. If you look it up, current US guidelines for iodine consumption are ridiculously low, and nations such as Japanese may consume up to 8,000% of our "recommended daily allowance" of iodine every day. Thus, supplements such as Swanson Ultra iodine supplement, with about 8,000% of the RDA value in one pill, have entered the market, and you may want to consider some sort of iodine supplementation regardless of what other supplements you happen to take. I highly recommend this particular supplement, and the powder from this vendor definitely works.

First of all, let's take a moment and wait for all the amazing, well meaning hippies and planet earth enthusiasts to leave this review section. Go on, I'll wait tilI I hear your birkenstocks clop clop clop down the hallway before I begin. Heaven forbid anyone of them buy a product that isn't made from 100% organic and blessed by New Zealand made vegetarian duck farts. Yes this product comes from China, so by default everything is evil and cruel in the world and toxic and we're going to give ourselves cancer because it's not double certified and and kosher blessed by a rabbi's fart to boot. Wanting to use this product wouldn't have ANYTHING to do with the logic in seeing 10K plus positive reviews stating how these products have helped people (rolls eyes). Now that it's just you and I, I'll continue. I'm here because I was searching for amino acids to buy in bulk without fillers. I wanted something priced fair and pure. After all my searching, Bulk Supplements had the ideal products. The only thing that was left for me to do was scan through all the reviews to see if such products would help me. I have a connective tissue disorder so I made it a point to buy all the aminos that had an effect in regards to tissues of the body. I also bought Glutamine as I read that helped people with their SEVERE bread/wheat/carbohydrate cravings as I have severe bread cravings for that and dairy. I work out often and can never lost the extra 25 pounds because of my food addiction to wheat and dairy. After one day I felt a difference so noticeable I logged in and bought the other remaining 4 amino Acids I needed but did not buy before do to not wanting to spend so much. But since they work and it seems most of these will last 6 months to a year, I opened the floodgates and bought everyone that was unique to me. I ended up buying about 8 products on my first purchase 6 weeks ago. Coming from someone who has tried adding coconut oil, vitamins, probiotics, nothing ever seemed to make much of a difference. It wasn't until I started taking amino acids that everything moved forward for me in my health goals. THIS......STUFF.......WORKS! I also have chronic fatigue syndrome and I'm seeing progress in my energy and health. I want to add that I also bought the Potassium citrate. I can't EMPHASIZE ENOUGH HOW MUCH THAT ALSO HELPED ME! I work out every other day and I use the sauna for about 40 minutes. In conjunction with taking aminos and now getting about 5K (4700 the average, but I workout hard) mg of potassium citrate, I'm feeling so much better! Even in my workouts I had to increase the weight by about 20 percent on the machines I use, and I even had to add more reps onto my sets! My original workout felt like I never even worked out since taking these products! Now even with added weight and reps onto my workout regimen, I still feel like I didn't quite workout enough! But I keep my increases minimal as I don't want to go ahead to much. But I can't flipping believe how much these products have boosted what I can do in the weight room AND not feel like a gassed race horse when I'm done. This stuff is literally the MAGIC powder. And with how its helping me with regular health outside of working out and also keeping me from falling off on binge eating on pizza and ice cream, this stuff is it. I'll always be a consumer of these products. Since I already ordered 3 times from this company (LOL) in the last 6 weeks, I got three free sample products to try that I WOULD NOT NORMALLY BUY! But since they also helped, I ended up adding them onto my next order! And to those people that complained about getting the free samples being just a marketing ploy and other nonsense, BUGGER OFF! There are products I wouldn't have bothered to try but since I got to try them for free and I liked them, I added them onto my next purchase. Because they worked for ME. You're getting a product that could very well last for a month and free shipping, all you have to do is leave a review if you like it or not. Yes, what a scam bulk supplements is running (rolls eyes). As of now there are two other products I plan on ordering from them, the Melatonin and the BCAA 3-1-2 product. Again, I'm only doing this because of how much positive gains I'm seeing in my health and workout. Another bonus was I could never eat enough meat, I was always hungry for tuna, turkey, beef, I could never get enough and my grocery bill was always high. Now I can eat a normal serving of meat and I feel like I don't need anymore thanks to taking the Acetylcarnitine and the Creatine, components that are found in muscle tissue. How I take my supplements is as follows- I take one serving size amount of each one in the morning. Then in the evening I take one serving size of only the msm, ascorbic acid, acetyl carnitine, Arginine, L-Glutamine, D-Ribose, potassium citrate. I take this because of budget, I want what I have to last longer, but these products are most important in keeping my cravings at bay so I take them once more at night. You can take some of these 3 times a day it says, but I only do them all once, and what I just listed twice. If I was rich and could afford $300 in supplements every 2-3 months I'd take them 3 times day. But since I'm not I make them last :) In summary, what I take is what I feel my body needs. And I am 100% happy with the effects I have experienced. And as for odors like some people described when they open their packages, well.........Some of these are chemicals, aren't they? MSM will smell like a sulphur like smell, correct? Unless you want added scents to mask things (which I don't) I honestly have not had a problem with that. And for the foil cosing bag, what I did was go to Walmart and buy a package of the large sized mason jars and I use those to hold my amino's in. I can't see knocking off a star because of the foil bag seal. Just pour it in a wide mouth mason jar and get a measure spoon to dish it out. If you're wondering what products I've used with this company, if you're reading this review then this is the product I purchased and have in my pantry. I'm not rewriting a review for each item, so I am copying and pasting a review to use on every item I bought from them. Any other questions please ask, but I find that as a person with health issues and food issues these items have helped me beyond anything else I've ever tried.