Benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine is claimed to be beneficial for treating various conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, male infertility, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Although there is some evidence indicating that the product may have some medicinal uses, more research is needed to fully understand these acetyl-L-carnitine benefits. Before giving your child these supplements, talk to your healthcare provider about any potential risks.

Potential Acetyl-L-Carnitine Health Benefits

Acetyl-L-carnitine supplementation is claimed to be beneficial for a variety of different purposes. Some of the claimed health benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine include treating the following conditions:
 
It is important to understand that dietary supplements like acetyl-L-carnitine can be marketed in the United States without any evidence that they are safe or effective. Although there is some evidence to suggest that acetyl-L-carnitine may be useful for certain conditions, more research is necessary to fully understand the benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine (see Does Acetyl-L-Carnitine Work?).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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