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Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules

A powerful mitochondrial antioxidant to promote healthy cognitive and cardiovascular function.*. What is acetyl L-carnitine? Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) is the acetyl ester of carnitine an amino acid derivative. It’s distributed throughout the central and peripheral nervous system. ALC is known as a mitochondrial antioxidant that can provide anti-aging nutrition.*.  . How does acetyl L-carnitine support health? ALC has been shown to reduce both physical and mental fatigue associated with aging.*. ALC is a precursor to the important brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine which contributes to the support of cognitive function and memory.*. ALC can help to maintain blood pressure levels already within normal range.*. New research indicates ALC may promote healthy glucose metabolism.*. Why choose Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl? Provides 500 mg of ALC per 1-capsule serving. Contains 120 servings per bottle. Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value. About Vitacost. All Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed.  .  .  . *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease.
Average Customer Rating:
4.676 out of 5
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34 of 37(92%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Review 1 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Not sure
 November 2, 2011
By ThornyRose
from York, PA
Value:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"I haven't really been taking this long enough to know if it's doing anything for me or not. I got it because Dr. Oz recommends it as a daily necessity. I don't believe every thing he says, but he does have some good advice."
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Referral source:Friend
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
Review 2 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This works!
 September 21, 2011
By Shoshanna
from Auburn,NY
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I have been using this overa year now, and I see much improvment. I don't think I would do without it."
Age:65-74
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:Over 180 days
Review 3 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl
 September 6, 2011
By TLC46
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Good product for a good price"
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
 July 10, 2011
By BuzzyD
from Pittsburgh, PA
Value:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"Like many supplements we take daily, I only hope that they are doing what they are proclaimed to do. I don't feel any differently since taking this supplement. It is priced right and was shipped quickly."
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Enhanced performance
Duration of use:30-60 days
Review 5 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
subtle
 April 20, 2011
By zeeserver69
Value:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Quality:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"this product has a subtle affect on you"
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsule
 October 26, 2010
By gismo
from California
Value:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I have managed to keep my weight down with this product. It is also good for energy. Vitacost has not disappointed me yet."
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
Review 7 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I honestly have no idea if it's doing anything
 October 22, 2010
By papatoony2
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Not sure if it's doing anything beneficial for me, but it sure does make my urine smell funky!!!"
Review 8 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Fantastic Product
 August 17, 2010
By SuperQuad
from Northern Arizona
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I would highly recommend this to anyone as I see the results -- I feel you will too! All I can say is "Try it, you'll like it!""
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Enhanced performance
Duration of use:30-60 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Works well
 June 11, 2010
By grammag
from Western Washington
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I notice the difference with memory and brain fog. It works well."
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:30-60 days
Review 10 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sculpt a body
 April 3, 2010
By joey60
from Shelton, Wa.
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I take 2000 mg a day once in the morning before my workout with BCAAs, GH formula, chromium,and l- glutamine and before bed on empty stomach. It is part of my body sculpting program and I am seeing results without dieting, just smart clean eating with smart exercise."
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:Over 180 days
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Another Good Supplement
 February 20, 2010
By CMGG
from Pittston, PA
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I hear that acetyl l carnitine will help reduce cellulite. I take three of these supplements each day and I drink Fiji water with them as I hear that this water will also reduce cellulite. I really love vitacost.com - the shipping costs are low and the supplement prices are low also."
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Acetyl L-Carnitine
 February 16, 2010
By Denny890
Value:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"Excellent quality, reasonable price, fast shipping."
Review 13 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great value
 January 18, 2010
By Charly51
from PR
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"NSI has the best price on quality L-carnitine."
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent
 October 12, 2009
By tigertiger
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Satisfaction:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I take with Aceytl L-Cystine and they work wonderfully. My fatigue is gone, I feel more energetic..."
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Enhanced performance
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
I tried it
 August 7, 2009
By Poopoos
from AZ Princess
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"I have been taking this product for over a month now and have not noticed it helping me lose weight like I wanted. With daily exercise and this product I was in hopes of seeing a bigger change, didn't happen like I had hoped"
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
Review 16 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good Value
 March 12, 2009
By Do0k
from NY
Value:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"I really like NSI products. I am using this with green tea extract also diet and excercise. I am seeing results for sure, but I wont attribute it all to one thing of course."
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Enhanced performance
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
didnt notice any fat loss while on this product.
 January 22, 2008
By Camgolfs
from Queen Creek, AZ
Value:
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Quality:
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Effectiveness:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Satisfaction:
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
"I was taking this product because its supposed to convert fat into energy instead of muscle proteins into energy. I didnt see any results. Just didnt work for me I guess. But I know others who really like it."
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:30-60 days
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Vitacost Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg - 120 Capsules
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
4.7 out of 5
4.7 out of 5
Would recommend? Yes 19 out of 20
Value:
4.7 out of 5
4.7 out of 5
Quality:
4.6 out of 5
4.6 out of 5
Effectiveness:
4.6 out of 5
4.6 out of 5
Satisfaction:
4.8 out of 5
4.8 out of 5