Acetyl L-Carnitine - Feed Ingredient

Acetyl L-Carnitine, often abbreviated as ALCAR, is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is the acetylated form of L-carnitine and normally supplemented as Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL.

Acetyl L-Carnitine is sometimes used as an ingredient in equine supplements due to its potential benefits on energy metabolism and performance. Carnitine is essential for transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, the energy-producing part of cells, where they are oxidized to produce ATP, the main energy currency of the cell. This makes ALCAR beneficial for animals that require high energy levels, such as performance horses.