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ALCAR (Pre-Drinking)

aka Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Mitochondrial cofactor that may reduce acetaldehyde-induced oxidative stress.

Pre-Drinking SupportPost-Drinking RecoveryLiver Health

Overview

Mitochondrial cofactor that may reduce acetaldehyde-induced oxidative stress.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria; supports redox balance during ethanol oxidation.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves hepatic function markers in alcoholic liver disease

        Limited evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Fishy odor (high dose)
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Other notes
            • ·Discuss with a clinician if you have active liver disease or take hepatotoxic medications.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500–1000 mg pre-drinking
            With food?
            Optional

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            Systematic reviewRev Recent Clin Trials · 2014

            Acetyl-L-carnitine for alcoholic liver disease

            Martínez-Sámano J, et al.

            Review of ALCAR in alcohol-related liver injury.

            Key findings

            Reduced transaminases and improved cognition.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: ALCAR (Pre-Drinking) — Improves hepatic function markers in alcoholic liver disease

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: ALCAR (Pre-Drinking) — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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