{"product_id":"canprev-acetyl-l-carnitine-600-120-vcaps","title":"CanPrev Acetyl L-Carnitine 600 (120 VCaps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanPrev Acetyl L-Carnitine 600 packs 600 mg of acetyl L-carnitine into each vegetable capsule. Helps support cognitive function. A bottle holds 120 capsules, which is 40 days at the label dose of 3 a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat CanPrev Acetyl L-Carnitine 600 is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80142760.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat acetyl L-carnitine is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-carnitine is a compound your body builds from two amino acids, lysine and methionine. Acetyl L-carnitine, often shortened to ALC, is the same molecule with an acetyl group attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC is sold as its own supplement, separate from plain L-carnitine. Here it comes as acetyl L-carnitine hydrochloride, a stable salt, measured at 600 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only medicinal ingredient is acetyl L-carnitine. The rest is dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose (the plant-based capsule shell), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and silicon dioxide. CanPrev lists it as vegan and GMO-free, with no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, sugar, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanPrev's capsule sits at the higher end of the acetyl L-carnitine options at Vitasave:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanPrev Acetyl L-Carnitine 600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Factors Acetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOW Acetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CanPrev bottle also holds twice as many capsules as the 60-count Natural Factors bottle, with 100 mg more in each one. At the full label dose you get 1,800 mg a day from three capsules. It belongs to CanPrev's Pro Essentials line, printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Spacing the doses across morning, midday and evening is the simplest way to fit that in. The label notes that some people may experience stomach upset, and it also lists cautions for pregnancy, breastfeeding and some medical conditions. Read them in full under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a single-ingredient ALC supplement at a full 600 mg per capsule, with no blend to work around. The capsules are vegan, so they fit plant-based diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCanPrev Acetyl L-Carnitine 600 FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much acetyl L-carnitine is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e600 mg, from acetyl L-carnitine hydrochloride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between L-carnitine and acetyl L-carnitine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetyl L-carnitine is L-carnitine with an acetyl group attached. The two are sold as separate supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CanPrev lists it as vegan, with a plant-based capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain any other active ingredients?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Acetyl L-carnitine is the only medicinal ingredient, at 600 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label dose is 1 capsule 3 times a day. Morning, midday and evening is an easy split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canprev\"\u003eCanPrev supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brain-health\"\u003ebrain health range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanPrev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360062079079,"sku":"CP50379","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/1762889409_886646503798-CP-Acetyl-L-Carnitine600mg-120vcaps-RGB-195709-V1_839_1430.png?v=1794120298","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/canprev-acetyl-l-carnitine-600-120-vcaps","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}