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Carnosine
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What is carnosine?

Carnosine is a small molecule that is made up of the essential amino acids histidine and beta-alanine. Carnosine is one of the non-essential amino acids.

Carnosine is found in high amounts in several body tissues — skeletal muscles, heart muscle, nerve tissue and in the brain.

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Important carnosine facts



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Why carnosine is important

Carnosine is often termed a neuropeptide due to its protective properties on the brain.

Carnosine acts together with the other main antioxidants - vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc and selenium. It spares their consumption in the tissues, so enhances their longevity in the body.

 

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Last reviewed: 14 January 2007 || Last updated: 21 August 2007

 

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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.

 

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