Description
A salt of acetyl-L-carnitine with L-arginine, designed to combine the mitochondrial and cognitive activity of ALCAR with the nitric-oxide and vasodilatory contribution of arginine in a single molecule.
White to off-white crystalline powder. Hygroscopic. Provides both nutrients in stoichiometric ratio suitable for pre-workout, cognitive, and circulatory formulations.
We supply food-grade Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include neat ALCAR-Arginate 98%, blended forms with additional free L-carnitine, and microencapsulated material for hygroscopicity control in tablet and powder mixes.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering assay, carnitine and arginine ratios, optical rotation, heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Acetyl-L-carnitine is the acetylated form of L-carnitine, present in human brain and muscle, and one of the most studied compounds for mitochondrial fatty-acid transport and cholinergic activity.
The arginate salt was developed to deliver ALCAR alongside arginine, which serves as substrate for endothelial nitric-oxide synthase. The combination is positioned for cognitive, sexual-health, and circulatory applications where both fatty-acid oxidation and vasodilation are relevant.
Chinese manufacturing emerged in the 2010s using L-carnitine fermentation routes combined with arginine production capacity already established in the country. The salt form is stable in dry conditions but absorbs moisture readily, which is the principal handling consideration.
Typical adult dosing ranges from 500 mg to 2000 mg of ALCAR-Arginate daily, delivering proportional amounts of acetyl-L-carnitine and L-arginine. Used alone or stacked with citrulline, beta-alanine, and creatine in performance applications.
Where it is used
- Cognitive-performance and nootropic supplements
- Pre-workout and pump-focused sports nutrition products
- Circulatory and cardiovascular-support complexes
- Male sexual-health and erectile-function formulations
- Anti-aging and healthy-aging supplement lines
- Mitochondrial-support stacks alongside CoQ10 and R-ALA
- Co-formulation with citrulline malate and beta-alanine
- Functional beverages and pre-workout powders
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay (dry basis) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Acetyl-L-carnitine content | 54.0% to 58.0% |
| L-arginine content | 40.0% to 44.0% |
| Optical rotation | −14.0° to −18.0° |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
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