Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC)
We stopped selling carnosine and we have now stopped selling ALC as well. Both are animal proteins. Animal proteins, like saturated fat and cholesterol, should not be part of a macrobiotic, vegetarian, or vegan diet. Yes, there are studies indicating the value of carnosine and various forms of carnitine. The bottom line is that avoiding meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy is the healthiest way to eat. Worldwide epidemiological studies prove this. Please read the China Study article for more information.
We stopped selling carnosine and we have now stopped selling ALC as well. Both are animal proteins. Animal proteins, like saturated fat and cholesterol, should not be part of a macrobiotic, vegetarian, or vegan diet. Yes, there are studies indicating the value of carnosine and various forms of carnitine. The bottom line is that avoiding meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy is the healthiest way to eat. Worldwide epidemiological studies prove this. Please read the China Study article for more information.