Source Naturals Acetyl L Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid, 650 mg, 60 Tablets

OverviewAcetyl L-Carnitine ; Alpha-Lipoic Acid contains two critical nutrients, acetyl L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid, to support your vital metabolic functions. Features of Source Naturals Acetyl L Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid This product combines two important compounds. Acetyl-l-carnitine is a derivative of l-carnitine, a powerful antioxidant that plays a significant role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells. Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant, soluble in both fat and water. Alpha-lipoic acid is a coenzyme that assists in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-coenzyme A, which is the beginning point for the Krebs cycle production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for cellular energy. Alpha-lipoic acid is a coenzyme that assists in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA is the beginning point for the Krebs cycle, one of the body’s main energy production cycles, which produces the high-energy molecule ATP (adenosine tripho Acetyl l-carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria in your cells. Cellular mitochondria are where these fatty acids are used to generate ATP, the metabolic energy for your cellular vitality. These two compounds together support the body's own system for the maintenance of cell function as we age.