Ingredient · Digestive Active
N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
- Forms graded
- 19
- Dose zones
- 5
- Updated
- 1 Sept 2026
Every N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) form, graded
19 forms scored on published absorption evidence. This is the comparison no supplement brand will publish about its own products.
- ×1.5Superior absorptionNone graded here
- ×1.25Well absorbedGlutathione, N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine HCl, Peppermint, Propolis
- ×1Reference formActivated Charcoal, Boswellia, Cat's Claw, Cysteine Hydrochloride, Devil’s Claw, Elderberry, Kudzu, Neem, PABA, Passionflower, Rutin, St. John’s Wort, Yerba mate
- ×0.85Poor absorptionNone graded here
- GlutathioneMultiplier×1.25
- N-Acetyl L-CarnitineMultiplier×1.25
- N-Acetyl-L-CysteineMultiplier×1.25
- N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine HClMultiplier×1.25
- PeppermintMultiplier×1.25
- PropolisMultiplier×1.25
- Activated CharcoalMultiplier×1
- BoswelliaMultiplier×1
- Cat's ClawMultiplier×1
- Cysteine HydrochlorideMultiplier×1
- Devil’s ClawMultiplier×1
- ElderberryMultiplier×1
- KudzuMultiplier×1
- NeemMultiplier×1
- PABAMultiplier×1
- PassionflowerMultiplier×1
- RutinMultiplier×1
- St. John’s WortMultiplier×1
- Yerba mateMultiplier×1
Multipliers are applied to each ingredient's dose score when a product is graded. How multipliers are assigned.
How much N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) should you take?
SuppScore grades doses across evidence zones rather than against a single recommended figure. Scored information, not a recommendation.
- Zone 10 to 125 mg per dayLow dose
- Zone 2125 to 375 mg per dayGeneral maintenance dose
- Zone 3375 to 500 mg per dayFor deficiency or elevated need
- Zone 5500 to 2000 mg per dayPractitioner-grade dose
- Zone 52000 to 3000 mg per dayPractitioner-grade dose
Zones describe what the evidence supports at a dose. They are not advice on what to take, and they do not replace a conversation with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) good for?
Products containing N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
Scored products that list it on the label, highest scoring first. Ordering is by SuppScore only. We have no commercial relationship with any brand shown.

Biocare
Menopause Multinutrient
SuppScore 67
Transparent Labs
Joint Support Supplement
SuppScore 67
Pure Encapsulations
Vision Support Formula
SuppScore 63
Sunny Within
Longevity
SuppScore 61
Nu Mind Wellness
Menopause x Charlotte Hunter
SuppScore 55
Viridian
Lutein Eye Health Complex
SuppScore 55
im8health
Daily Ultimate Essentials Pro
SuppScore 54
IM8
Daily Ultimate Essentials: All-in-One Supplement - 30-Day Travel Stick Pack, Mango + Passion Fruit Flavour
SuppScore 54
IM8
Daily Ultimate Essentials: All-in-One Supplement - 30-Day Travel Stick Pack, Variety Pack
SuppScore 53References
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