Overview
Mitochondrial cofactor that may reduce acetaldehyde-induced oxidative stress.
- Dietary protein from animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, dairy) and plant sources (soy, legumes, grains)
- Free-form amino acid powders and capsules
- Targeted pre-workout, recovery, or sleep formulations
- Free-form crystalline powder
- Capsules or tablets
- Pre-mixed recovery or hydration beverages
- Time-release formulations
Mechanism of action
Shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria; supports redox balance during ethanol oxidation.
- · Shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria
- · supports redox balance during ethanol oxidation
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
ALCAR (Pre-Drinking) supports hepatocyte antioxidant defenses (glutathione, Nrf2) and phase-I/II detoxification.
Evidence-based benefits
Improves hepatic function markers in alcoholic liver disease
Limited evidencePotential side effects
- · Fishy odor (high dose)
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Discuss with a clinician if you have active liver disease or take hepatotoxic medications.
Supplement interactions
- Milk thistle (silymarin)Complementary hepatoprotective antioxidant pathways.
- NACRestores hepatic glutathione.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcoholic liver disease
Martínez-Sámano J, et al.
Review of ALCAR in alcohol-related liver injury.
Reduced transaminases and improved cognition.
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