| Used for | Amount | Why |
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Age-Related Cognitive Decline | 1,500 mg daily |  [3 stars] Several clinical trials suggest that this supplement delays onset of ARCD and improves overall cognitive function in the elderly |
Alzheimer’s Disease | 1 gram taken three times per day |  [2 stars] Short-term studies have found that people with Alzheimer’s disease who supplement with acetyl-L-carnitine experience improved memory, enhanced overall performance, and delayed disease progression. |
Depression | Refer to label instructions | [2 stars] Acetyl-L-carnitine has been shown in several studies to significantly reduce depression symptoms in seniors. |
Down’s Syndrome | 500 mg three times per day | [2 stars] Acetyl-L-carnitine appears to improve visual memory and attention in people with Down’s Syndrome. |
Erectile Dysfunction (L-Carnitine) | 2 grams of each daily | [2 stars] In one study, supplementing with the combination of propionyl-L-carnitine (a form of L-carnitine) and acetyl-L-carnitine significantly improved erectile function in elderly men. |
Fibromyalgia | 1,500 mg daily for ten weeks | [2 stars] Supplementing with acetyl-L-carnitine may improve musculoskeletal pain, depression, and general health in people with fibromyalgia.
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Liver Cirrhosis | 2 grams twice a day for 3 months | [2 stars] A double-blind trial suggests that supplementing with acety-l-carnitine may improve mental and neurological function in people whose cirrhosis has impaired function.
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Macular Degeneration (Coenzyme Q10, Fish Oil) | Follow label directions | [2 stars] In one study, supplementing with a proprietary blend of acetyl-L-carnitine, fish oil, and coenzyme Q10 improved visual function in people with macular degeneration. |
Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Neuropathy | 500 to 1,000 mg three times per day | [2 stars] Taking acetyl-L-carnitine may improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. |
Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Neuropathy | 500 to 1,000 mg three times daily | [2 stars] Taking acetyl-L-carnitine may improve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. |
Amenorrhea | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Acetyl-L-carnitine may help restore menstruation in some amenorrheic women.
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Male Infertility | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Acetylcarnitine may be a useful for treatment of male infertility caused by low quantities of immobile sperm. |
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