L-Carnosine

L-Carnosine

Jarrow Formulas4.6 (1,024 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Veggie Cap(s) · 45 servings
Goals

Product analysis

75 out of 100

L-Carnosine offers a focused antioxidant supplement for people interested in normal cell maintenance, with an economical cost for the amount supplied.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

Carnosine’s form is identified, but its quality and absorption cannot be judged confidently here. That uncertainty does not show that the ingredient is poor quality.

Ingredient Transparency100

The ingredient amount and specific form are disclosed. That makes the serving and preparation straightforward to compare with alternatives.

Value For Money100

Carnosine offers economical value for the amount supplied. The cost comparison does not establish how much benefit you will notice.

Customer Satisfaction79

Customer feedback is generally very positive and comes from a substantial number of ratings. That reflects satisfaction rather than proof of effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus74

The formula focuses on cell maintenance through carnosine’s antioxidant activity. Human findings do not establish longer life or lasting preservation of function in healthy adults.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Veggie Cap(s)
Per serving
$0.80
Customer rating
4.6 · 1,024 ratings
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Goals

Longevity
Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Carnosine · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Carnosine Supportive 6 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
L-Carnosine (Beta-Alanyl-L-Histidine)
1000 mg 98
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving lists 1000 mg of carnosine and uses L-carnosine; the estimated whole-product cost per 500 mg of carnosine is low. Common processing additives are recorded.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability94

The form is L-carnosine. Common processing additives are recorded.
L-Isomer and Dipeptide Specificity
The ingredient is named as L-carnosine.
Purity and Clean Labeling
Common processing additives are recorded.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving lists 1000 mg of carnosine.
Dosage Efficacy for Anti-Glycation
The serving lists 1000 mg of carnosine.

Value100

The estimated whole-product cost per 500 mg of carnosine is low. It may overstate the cost of carnosine when other ingredients contribute to the price.
Price per 500mg L-Carnosine
The estimated whole-product cost per 500 mg of carnosine is low. It may overstate the cost of carnosine when other ingredients contribute to the price.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Anserine/Carnosine Supplementation Preserves Blood Flow in the Prefrontal Brain of Elderly People Carrying APOE e4.
    Ding Q; Tanigawa K; Kaneko J; Totsuka M; Katakura Y; Imabayashi E; Matsuda H; Hisatsune T · Aging and disease · 2020
    Randomized trial68 participantsLongevity forCarnosine
  2. Skin beautification with oral non-hydrolized versions of carnosine and carcinine: Effective therapeutic management and cosmetic skincare solutions against oxidative glycation and free-radical production as a causal mechanism of diabetic complications and skin aging.
    Babizhayev MA; Deyev AI; Savel'yeva EL; Lankin VZ; Yegorov YE · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2013
    Randomized trial42 participantsLongevity forCarnosine
  3. Telomere Attrition in Human Lens Epithelial Cells Associated with Oxidative Stress Provide a New Therapeutic Target for the Treatment, Dissolving and Prevention of Cataract with N-Acetylcarnosine Lubricant Eye Drops. Kinetic, Pharmacological and Activity-Dependent Separation of Therapeutic Targeting: Transcorneal Penetration and Delivery of L-Carnosine in the Aqueous Humor and Hormone-Like Hypothalamic Antiaging Effects of the Instilled Ophthalmic Drug Through a Safe Eye Medication Technique.
    Babizhayev MA; Yegorov YE · Recent patents on drug delivery & formulation · 2017
    Narrative reviewLongevity forCarnosine
  4. Nutritional Strategies Targeting Glucose Metabolism to Slow Cognitive Aging: A Scoping Review of Human Trials.
    Fernando MG; Sullivan K; Simons M; Squillace A; Kiat H; Martins RN · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Scoping review32 studies pooledLongevity forCarnosine
  5. Multinuclear MRS at 7T Uncovers Exercise Driven Differences in Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism Between Young and Seniors.
    Krumpolec P; Klepochová R; Just I; Tušek Jelenc M; Frollo I; Ukropec J; Ukropcová B; Trattnig S; Krššák M; Valkovič L · Frontiers in physiology · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyLongevity forCarnosine