{"title":"L-Carnosine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy L-Carnosine: beta-alanine and histidine dipeptide in capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Carnosine (also known as carnosine) is a dipeptide: a small natural compound made up of two amino acids, namely beta-alanine and histidine. Carnosine occurs naturally mainly in the muscle and nerve tissue of humans and animals. As a supplement, L-Carnosine is popular with people who want to specifically supplement their diet with this substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this range, you will find L-Carnosine in capsule form. The collection currently includes L-Carnosine 500 mg from the Vit4ever brand, supplied in a pack of 120 capsules. Below you will read exactly what L-Carnosine is, where it occurs naturally, in what forms it is available, and what to look out for when you want to buy L-Carnosine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is L-Carnosine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Carnosine is a dipeptide consisting of the two amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. A dipeptide is simply a compound of two amino acids joined together. The name carnosine refers to the Latin word for meat, because the substance was first isolated from meat. The body can also produce carnosine itself by combining beta-alanine and histidine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is L-Carnosine made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two building blocks of carnosine are beta-alanine and histidine. Beta-alanine is a non-protein amino acid and histidine is an amino acid that the body uses as a building block for proteins. In carnosine, these two are linked together into one molecule. Because beta-alanine is a central building block in this, you will regularly see carnosine mentioned in the context of these amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does carnosine occur naturally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnosine occurs mainly in animal products in the diet, especially in (red) meat, poultry, and fish. The concentrations are highest in muscle tissue. Plant-based foods naturally contain hardly any carnosine; the body can produce carnosine itself from beta-alanine and histidine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe difference between L-Carnosine and beta-alanine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Carnosine and beta-alanine are often mentioned in the same breath, but they are not the same substances. Beta-alanine is a free amino acid and also one of the two building blocks of carnosine. L-Carnosine is the complete dipeptide of beta-alanine plus histidine. Those specifically looking for the dipeptide form choose a carnosine supplement; those looking for free beta-alanine will find that in our separate beta-alanine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn what forms is L-Carnosine available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Carnosine is mainly offered as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules, usually with a dosage of around 500 mg per capsule. Capsules are convenient to dose and easy to take with a sip of water. In addition, powder forms exist, but in this range, the emphasis is on the capsule form. The Vit4ever capsules contain 500 mg of L-Carnosine each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage of L-Carnosine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosage of L-Carnosine varies by product and brand. For 500 mg capsules, one capsule at a time is a common serving size. It is recommended to gradually build up the dosage and not to combine a supplement without keeping track of your total intake. Always refer to the directions for use and the recommended daily amount on the packaging of the product you have chosen for the correct dosage and number of capsules per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you take L-Carnosine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed time that applies to everyone: you can take L-Carnosine at a time of day that is practical for you and easy to stick to. Many people take a capsule with a meal and a generous sip of water. Follow the number of capsules and the time of intake as stated in the directions for use on the packaging of your product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is L-Carnosine interesting for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Carnosine is mainly chosen by people who want to specifically supplement their diet with this dipeptide. Athletes and people who are already familiar with beta-alanine also regularly show interest in carnosine. A dietary supplement is not a replacement for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look out for when buying L-Carnosine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing L-Carnosine, pay attention to the dosage per capsule, the number of capsules per package, and the purity of the raw material used. Also look at the brand and whether the capsules are suitable for your dietary needs, for example. Vit4ever is a brand known for pure-dosed single-ingredient supplements. Compare the package size and price per capsule to determine which product suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our related collections \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003eBeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/l-carnitine\"\u003eL-Carnitine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aminozuren\"\u003eAmino acids\u003c\/a\u003e for more supplements around amino acids and their building blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"l-carnosine-500mg-120-capsules-vit4ever","title":"L-Carnosine 500mg | 120 capsules | Vit4ever","description":"\u003ch2\u003eL-Carnosine 500mg by Vit4ever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Carnosine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dipeptide, a small compound made up of two amino acids, in this case beta-alanine and histidine. Your body produces this substance itself and mainly stores it in muscle tissue and parts of the brain. With this supplement from Vit4ever, you get 500 mg of L-carnosine per capsule, packaged in a bottle of 120 capsules. At the recommended intake of two capsules per day, you get 1000 mg of L-carnosine, and you have enough supply for two months at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat carnosine exactly is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnosine consists of two building blocks: the amino acid beta-alanine and the amino acid histidine, linked together into a molecule. That combination occurs naturally in animal tissues, especially in skeletal muscles and in certain brain cells. With this supplement, you get carnosine as a fully formed molecule, instead of the individual amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Vit4ever chooses a pure formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to L-carnosine, this product contains only one other ingredient: the plant-based capsule shell of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It contains no coloring, no filler, and no magnesium stearate. That makes the list of ingredients short and clear, which is nice if you prefer not to take in too many additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for a plant-based diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnosine occurs naturally mainly in animal tissues; this supplement from Vit4ever is completely vegan: both the raw material and the capsule shell contain no animal ingredients. That also makes the product suitable for vegetarians. The choice of a plant-based capsule instead of the common gelatin capsule determines whether the product fits that lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take the capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules per day with sufficient water is the recommended amount, spread throughout the day or all at once, exactly as suits you best. The capsules are compact and easy to swallow. A bottle of 120 pieces lasts sixty days with this use, so you do not have to reorder every month. The dosage of 500 mg per capsule is chosen so that with two pieces you come to a round 1000 mg per day, without needing half capsules. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vit4ever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51393247609170,"sku":"vit4-470","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/vit4ever-l-carnosine-500mg-120-capsules-vit4ever-1.jpg?v=1793623874"},{"product_id":"pepzin-gi-zink-l-carnosine-75mg","title":"PepZin GI Zinc-L-Carnosine 75mg | 120 Capsules | Doctor's Best","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePepZin GI Zinc-L-Carnosine by Doctor's Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capsule revolves around a single substance: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc-L-carnosine\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a compound of the mineral zinc with L-carnosine, a small molecule consisting of two amino acids. Doctor's Best uses the patented PepZin GI® form from the Japanese company Hamari Chemicals. Two capsules together provide 75mg of zinc-L-carnosine. One bottle contains 120 plant-based capsules, enough for two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat zinc-L-carnosine exactly is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name actually says what is in it. Zinc is a mineral that you get from food, for example from meat, cheese, nuts and whole grains. L-carnosine is a dipeptide, a mini-protein of two amino acids: beta-alanine and histidine. You find it naturally mainly in meat. In zinc-L-carnosine, these two substances are linked together into a solid, powdery compound. The difference with a separate zinc supplement lies in that linkage: zinc and carnosine together form a complex that behaves as a whole, instead of two separate substances next to each other. Good to know: the powder is white to light yellow and dissolves poorly in water. That is normal for this type of metal-peptide complexes and says nothing about the quality. You don't notice that in the capsule, because you simply swallow it whole with a glass of water. The capsule itself is about two centimeters long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much zinc and carnosine you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the label you see three lines, and that can be confusing. Many people wonder if it is about three separate substances. In short: no. The 75mg zinc-L-carnosine is the total compound. Of that, approximately 16mg is zinc and 59mg is L-carnosine. Those two numbers add up to the 75mg of the complex. With 16mg of zinc per daily dose of two capsules, you are at 160% of the reference intake for zinc. Keep that in mind if you also use a multivitamin or another product with zinc. Then add the amounts together. For comparison: an average multivitamin often contains between 5 and 15mg of zinc per day. Because zinc is a mineral that your body does not make itself, your intake depends entirely on what you eat and possibly supplement. By adding both together, you keep a clear overview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere PepZin GI comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many people do not know: zinc-L-carnosine originally comes from Japan. Hamari Chemicals, a chemical company from Osaka, supplies the substance under the brand name PepZin GI® as a raw material to supplement makers. Doctor's Best processes that raw material into a simple capsule. Besides the zinc-L-carnosine, there is only microcrystalline cellulose as a filler, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide as excipients. The capsule itself is made of hypromellose, a plant-based material. Therefore, this zinc-L-carnosine is vegan and according to the manufacturer free of gluten, soy and genetically modified ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer advises to take the two capsules on an empty stomach, so for example half an hour before breakfast or a few hours after a meal. Doctor's Best is an American brand from California that has been making supplements since 1990. This bottle with 120 capsules and a clear dosage per serving fits into a simple daily routine of two capsules per day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doctor's Best","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54826832724306,"sku":"DoctorsBest-001","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/DoctorsBest-001.jpg?v=1790248940"},{"product_id":"zink-l-carnosine-86mg-180-capsules-vit4ever","title":"Zinc-L-Carnosine 86mg | 180 Capsules | Vit4ever","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZinc-L-Carnosine 86mg by Vit4ever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc-L-carnosine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compound of the mineral zinc and L-carnosine, a dipeptide made from the amino acids beta-alanine and L-histidine. Each Vit4ever capsule contains 86 mg of zinc-L-carnosine, of which 65 mg is L-carnosine and 18 mg is zinc (180% of the reference intake). One bottle contains 180 vegan capsules: at 1 capsule per day, you have a supply for 180 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is L-carnosine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-carnosine is a dipeptide: a small compound made from two amino acids, beta-alanine and L-histidine. In the body, it is found mainly in muscle tissue and the brain. Through diet, you get carnosine almost exclusively from meat. In this product, the carnosine does not come from meat and is bound to zinc as zinc-L-carnosine. No health claims are permitted for carnosine in the EU; therefore, we only describe the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e18 mg of zinc per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 18 mg of zinc per capsule, this product provides 180% of the reference intake. Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. In addition, zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal protein synthesis. If you also use a multivitamin or other supplement containing zinc, add the amounts together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort ingredient list, vegan capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to zinc-L-carnosine, the capsule contains only a filler (microcrystalline cellulose) and a plant-based capsule shell made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The product is vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule daily with sufficient liquid. A bottle of 180 capsules will therefore last approximately half a year. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vit4ever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55430294012242,"sku":"vit4-533","price":30.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/vit4ever-zink-l-carnosine-86mg-180-capsules-vit4ever-1.jpg?v=1794494430"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/collections\/l-carnosine.oembed","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}