acetyl l carnitine
 

I would like to know if someone with SFN takes this and if it helps...

Thanks

Amit

It is worth trying if you think your PN is due to mitochondrial damage. Drugs(statins & antibiotics)/toxins are the biggest offender. It is not harmful or cause side effects, but is a bit costly.

Also if you are "older"...as the current thought is older patients have normal decline in mito activity.

You would need at least 1 to 2 grams a day.
The mito cocktails also include CoQ-10, biotin and lipoic acid.

I have taken it 2x500 capsules for about three months. I can not say that it is responible as I take other supplements - see the stickies pages, however I have seen a small improvement in my condition, which was diagnosed as SFN.

Acetyl - L- Carnitine, high on my list!
 

I started taking Acetyl - L- Carnitine about five or six weeks ago and I can't believe how much more energy I have most days. It is quite phenomenol! I was quite sluggish today and then I realised that for the past couple of days I've cut back to 1,000mgs per day (instead of 2,000mgs) as I was getting low on the powder. Need to get some more!

I have been taking Co-enzyme Q10 for about one year and a few other things and can't say that I have noticed as much of a difference, as with the Carnitine!

The two other things which have helped me noticeable and drammatically out of all the things I have tried were Folinic Acid and NZ deep sea Shark Liver Oil. However each persons deficiencies and requirements are different. It is not a one size fits all!

You know, Megan.... you were on alot of antibiotics!

And recently there are studies showing antibiotics can damage mitochondria! There could be a link there.

I am glad you are feeling better. When people start a serious exercise regimen, often acetyl carnitine helps with muscle pain and adjustment.