Acetyl L carntine can be found in some forms over the counter, and can be taken daily in doses of 500mg and a total of up to two grams/day.
Consumers interested in this particular dietary supplement can purchase one and two month supplies in a variety of health and nutrition stores, as well as online.
The price for ACL will fluctuate depending on the brand and the contained amount, but typically ranges between twenty to thirty dollars for sixty capsules.
Other 'health' foods (bee pollen, brewer's yeast, carob, kale)
Acetyl L Carnitine is considered to be quite safe in all its forms, though people who are low or borderline-low on their thyroid levels should avoid carnitine as it could impair the action of the thyroid hormone. People on dialysis should not take ACL without the supervision of a physician. Care should also be considered regarding young children, pregnant and nursing women, and those with severe liver or kidney disease because the maximum safe dosages for these groups have not been determined. Those taking anti-seizure medications might need extra carnitine.