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L-Carnosine 500 mg with R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
Dr. Mercola
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(71 ratings)
Carnosine 500 mg
Score 75.0
A potent synergistic blend of L-Carnosine and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, highly effective for anti-aging and brain health. Excellent formulation but comes at a very high price point.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
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Anti-Aging
Fitness
Brain Health
leaderboard Score 75.0
A potent synergistic blend of L-Carnosine and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, highly effective for anti-aging and brain health. Excellent formulation but comes at a very high price point.
This Dr. Mercola product combines a solid 500mg dose of L-Carnosine with 150mg of Na-R-Alpha Lipoate, the stabilized and highly bioavailable form of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA). Both L-Carnosine and R-ALA are potent antioxidants with well-documented benefits for anti-aging and brain health, providing a strong synergistic effect. R-ALA also crosses the blood-brain barrier, enhancing its brain-specific efficacy. However, the price per serving of $1.33 is remarkably high, making it one of the most expensive L-Carnosine-containing products on the list. While it offers superior benefits for specific goals due to the combination, its value proposition is significantly diminished by the cost.
- Powerful synergistic combination of L-Carnosine and highly bioavailable R-Alpha Lipoic Acid.
- Excellent for enhanced anti-aging and neuroprotective benefits.
- Delivers an effective 500mg dose of L-Carnosine.
- Extremely high price per serving, making it cost-prohibitive for many.
- Lower number of reviews compared to single-ingredient L-Carnosine products.
$39.99($1.33 per serving)
 Pure Formulas | $ 39.99 | |
 iHerb | $ 43.99 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| L-Carnosine | 500 mg |
| R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (Na-R-alpha Lipoate) | 150 mg |
Categories
Carnosine 75.0
While it contains an effective carnosine dose and synergistic ingredients for health, its exceptionally high price detracts from its overall standing within the carnosine collection for general use.
Goals
Anti-Aging 95.0
The combination of 500mg L-Carnosine and 150mg R-ALA provides superior antioxidant and anti-glycation support, making it exceptionally effective for comprehensive anti-aging benefits.
Brain Health 93.0
Both L-Carnosine and R-ALA are highly beneficial for brain health, offering strong neuroprotective and cognitive enhancement properties. This blend is particularly strong for this goal due to R-ALA's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Fitness 85.0
While L-Carnosine at 500mg supports fitness by buffering lactic acid, R-ALA's primary benefits are less direct for athletic performance. The very high cost makes it less ideal if fitness is the sole or primary focus.
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