Are you familiar with the statistic that someone turns 50 every seven seconds in the United States? Yes, the population is aging at a rapid pace, where over one third of the U.S. population will be over sixty by the mid century. With this rapid aging comes a whole host of health concerns and people asking what they can do to protect their health during the declining years.

One disease strongly associated with aging is Alzheimer’s. In recent years, there has been a strong emphasis on research of acetyl l-carnitine and its benefits against this terrible disease:

“One of the most extensively researched nutrients for its role in promoting brain wellness is Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR). ALCAR has demonstrated marked positive effects on brain aging, both from a preventive and therapeutic standpoint.
There is also a great deal of evidence that age-related memory loss is cholinergic in nature. Therefore, maintaining healthy acetylcholine levels must be the centerpiece of any brain antiaging strategy.” (From Anti Aging Resource Directory)

While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is not known, it has been determined that people with Alzheimer’s are deficient in acetylcholine, which is a key neurotransmitter. Acetyl l-carnitine is structurally similar to acetylcholine and can activate the enzymes that produce acetylcholine.

Other research has shown that in advanced Alzheimer’s disease, as much as 80% of the synapses are gone. Synapses are nerve cell connections that allow electrical activity in the brain to pass along the body. Acetyl l-carnitine can help protect your precious synapses.

The research on acetyl L-carnitine continues to be exciting and cutting edge. Talk to your doctor about how acetyl l-carnitine can protect your brain while you age. It can also help younger people who are simply trying to increase their “brain power:”

“As well as helping improve memory this supplement also seems to enhance the communication between the left and right sides of our brains. People with left-brain dominance may report enhanced creativity, while those with right-side dominance may notice an improvement in their analytical thinking.” (From Your Fountain of Youth Resource)

Acetyl l-carnitine is widely available from health stores or click here to purchase from Physician’s Preference.

This entry was posted on Monday, October 30th, 2006 at 2:11 pm and is filed under Health & Wellness. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.