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NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

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NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) is the acetyl ester of the amino acid L-carnitine and is similar in form to the amino acid L-carnitine.   It's absorbed into the bloodstream more efficiently than L-carnitine and passes more easily through cell membranes and is utilized more efficiently in the mitochondria of the cell. ALC assists in the transport of fat through the cell membrane and into the mitochondria of the cell, where fats are oxidized to produce the cellular energy ATP. ALC also promotes a healthy nervous system and supports memory.

Average Customer Rating: 4.485 out of 5 4.5 out of 5
31 of 33 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
acetyl l-carnitine, July 24, 2008
By mandarin from SOUTH EAST FLORIDA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"wonderful product, wonderful service, the best prices anywhere"

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 2 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Don't Waste Your Money, June 22, 2008
By walleye49
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"This product won't work. You need propionate and here's why:

Acetyl-L-carnitine propionate, which is very hard to find. You will find acetyl-L-carnitine pretty easily and for cheap, but the lack of the propionate ester makes the supplement ten times less effective."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 3 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Beginning to rely on NSI products, May 30, 2008
By Mclan from San Diego CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Although I've given NSI's Acetyl L Carnitine HCI the highest ratings in all categories, I don't truly know how effective it is. I've just started taking it on my doc's advice. However, I have been using NSI products for about a year now, and each one I have tried has been effective, high quality (pharm. grade) and the value cannot be beat.

My doc is highly suspect of most vitamin companies, feeling they sacrifice quality for profit. I've come to believe this is not the case with NSI. I also like the fact that you can buy many of their supplements in quantities of up to 300 tabs or capsules--that really helps to keep the price down."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 61-180 days
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Review 4 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
No Energy, May 15, 2008
By treeart
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I bought this because I read in an article that it would increase my energy level. I found that after taking it for over a month, it made no noticeable difference in my energy level."

Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Enhanced performance
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 5 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Does what it claims, May 8, 2008
By LordMorningStar from Provo
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Hi!

I have been using it for about 4 weeks now. Work out regiment is high intensity 3 times a week. Sensible diet (with supplemental protein)/sleep 7-8 a night/ working out history since 18 y. o. (I am 23 now). Muscle soreness is significantly reduced with this product. Although, I have not had much problem with being too sore anyway, the recovery time is closer to 1 day now vs 2 days.

In short - it seems to do what it claims."

Age: 18-24
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Enhanced performance
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 6 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Really works with R-ALA, March 28, 2008
By Flourishing
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"See my other review under R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid.

Together both of these give me superb energy. Your spark plug mitochondria will thank you!

If you need energy, or have energy concerns, these two products really work."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 7 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product!, January 30, 2008
By BirdieGA from Southeast
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine is superior to other brands because it is noticeably more effective when used. It has helped my memory and attention."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Physician
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great product, January 17, 2008
By Cent from Ohio
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have been using this for two years now and have had great results with it."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Physician
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 9 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great value!!, October 25, 2007
By nutrigal

"You certainly get a lot of pills for the value and acetyle-l-carnitine is an excellent weight loss aid. These are great to add to your regimine of diet and exercise for the added weight loss benefit."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
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Review 10 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Unbeatable value, August 24, 2007
By Rachel
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Great product at an unbeatable price. Thank goodness for vitacost!"

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
It doesn't seem to cause any harm, August 9, 2007
By moontube
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"What with all the other supplements I am taking and the exercise I am doing, and the life I am living, it is impossible to tell whether this product is doing me any good or not. I continue to take it based on the assumption that it might be beneficial."

0 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
August 2, 2007
By Buffy
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I believe that this product has been very effective in helping me lose weight."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Good Stuff, June 15, 2007
By MikesBored from Iowa
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I bought this after reading about how it can help to promote fat loss by allowing cells to use more fat as energy. I take this along with a fat burner (lipo-6) before working out and cardio workouts. I think it helps endurance quite a bit at least for me. This is a supplement I will continue to use at least as long as Im taking fat burners, eating low carb and doing a lot of cardio."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Enhanced performance
Duration of use: 30-60 days
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product!, June 9, 2007
By dfrandan
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"What I have noticed the most about this product is the profound effect is has on the reduction of sugar cravings. I have a sweet tooth and this product really helps me resist the urge to go overboard on dessert."

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Brain & Memory Food, May 27, 2007
By y2rock from Lakewood, NJ

"Increase you memory (brain RAM) and enhance your mood, this is the product your looking for."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 61-180 days
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Results, May 17, 2007
By DSue
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have increased energy and lost 5 lbs not trying on this product. I feel great."

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for NSI Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl -- 500 mg -300 Capsules Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.647 out of 5 4.6 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  17 out of 17
Value 4.812 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Quality 4.8 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Effectiveness 4.6 out of 5 4.6 out of 5
Satisfaction 4.75 out of 5 4.8 out of 5