SAFE
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate
ALCAR arginate dihydrochloride
Likely Safe
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Nootropics
PubMed Studies
480
PubChem CID
About
Patented ALCAR form with arginate for enhanced nerve growth factor stimulation.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Enhances cognitive function via cholinergic system activation, cerebrovascular blood flow improvement, or neuroplasticity enhancement via BDNF/NGF upregulation. Neuroprotective mechanisms include antioxidant activity and reduction of excitotoxic glutamate signalling.
📊 Effectiveness
Cognitive function
Evidence Grade B · 10 studies · n=880
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Similar safety to standard ALCAR. Limited comparative studies.
🏷️ Other Names
ALCAR arginate dihydrochloride