It’s been said that youth is wasted on the young. If you’re aging, you know exactly what that means. The energy vitality and good looks that are associated with youthfulness are most especially appreciated by older folks who are beginning to notice the changes brought about by father time.
Nonetheless, if we take appropriate steps, the accumulation of the years does not have to mean a dramatic deterioration of mind and body. Exercise, caloric restriction, vegetable juicing, breathing practices and meditation are examples of actions we can all take to slow down the aging process.
Nutritional supplements can help too and one of the most important is the quintessential anti-aging nutrient acetyl-l-carnitine or ALCAR. The molecule is made up of the amino acid carnitine and an energy supporting acetyl, which makes it more valuable than plain old carnitine.
It’s only found in animal products. The word “carnitine” is derived from the Latin term for meat. It’s involved in energy production and makes a stupendously valuable supplement for the over 60 crowd.
It can help improve stamina, muscle strength and coordination. It’s a key player in cardiac health and anyone dealing with any form of heart disease should be using it daily. It boosts immunity and can help prevent viral infections and it’s important for the brain and nervous system supporting memory learning and cognitive functioning.
Beef, poultry and dairy are good sources of ALCAR and anyone serious about slowing down the aging process would be smart to supplement with a thousand milligrams a day of the non-toxic multi-functional nutrient.
