Acetyl L-carnitine HCl, CAS# 5080-50-2, is a hydrochloride salt of Acetyl-L-carnitine manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White fine powder. Acetyl L-Carnitine Hcl is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and restlessness. It can cause a "fishy" odor of the urine, breath, and sweat.
As Acetyl L-carnitine HCl is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Acetyl L-carnitine HCl for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
Acetyl L-carnitine HCl may have some affect on pregnant or breast-feeding women. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using Acetyl L-carnitine HCl in food of pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Though Acetyl L-carnitine HCl is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Acetyl L-carnitine HCl reported up to now.
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