Acetyl-L-carnitine is effective in the treatment of early stages of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

By Gareth Jones

Abstract Title: [Acetyl-​L-​carnitine (carnicetine) in the treatment of early stages of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia].

Abstract Source: Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2011 ;111(9):16-​-22. PMID: 22027664 

Abstract Author(s): S I Gavrilova, Ia B Kalyn, I V Kolykhalov, I F Roshchina, N D Selezneva

CONCLUSION: Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) can be recommended in the abovementioned doses for treatment of early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia.

Article Published Date: Jan 01, 2011

Acetyl- l-carnitine R-alpha-lipoic acid Rna/dna oxidation

Acetyl-l-carnitine and R-alpha-lipoic acid partially reverses brain decay and RNA/DNA oxidation associated with memory loss in rats.

By Gareth Jones

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that feeding ALCAR and LA to old rats improves performance on memory tasks by lowering oxidative damage and improving mitochondrial function.
Cognitive function

A nutrient combination improves cognitive function in head injured former NFL players.

By Gareth Jones

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that cognitive and cerebral blood flow improvements are possible in this group with multiple interventions.