Comments on: 6 Benefits of Carnosine + Side Effects, Food Sources

By: FC

FC — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:50:15 +0000

Zinc L-carnosine molecule is an approved drug requiring a medical prescription in Japan where it is clinically used to treat gastric ulcers.
It is also used to treat leaky gut.

By: Ana Aleksic

Ana Aleksic — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:47:10 +0000

In reply to denise.

Hi Denise, there is some evidence that water-soluble vitamin E may help deliver carnosine to tissues (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29477225). The combination also improves antioxidant defense and helps fight free radicals, which has been shown in some animal studies (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23701646).

By: denise

denise — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:10:28 +0000

Hello, I read that women should supplement carnosine with water soluble vitamin E. Is there any more proof of this?

By: August

August — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:46:18 +0000

Wouldn’t it be better to order the much more absorbable form of carnosine – carcinine – from Europe?

By: Joyce G

Joyce G — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:48:02 +0000

Are L-Carnosine and Anastrozole compatible?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:22:51 +0000

My definite experience is that taking carnosine and taurine together will produce an unpleasant physiologic response, more unpleasant than niacin flush. If taken on the same day they should be separated by six hours minimum. Not to get too far off topic but BEWARE anything containing soy lecithin, including whey! Very likely hexane and acetone were used in the extraction treatment process, and these can cause potentially dangerous seizures, especially in the elderly. I have seen it happen TWICE!

By: whisperingsage

whisperingsage — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:25:32 +0000

If that’s true, why do my SDA friends have so many serious health problems? We lost on 2 years ago in his 60’s. That’s just too young.

By: Shay Singh

Shay Singh — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 18:10:55 +0000

Also, the population with the highest life expectancy are The Adventist vegetarians in California who eat 100% meat-free diet – i.e. 100% plant-based.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11434797

By: Shay Singh

Shay Singh — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 18:01:41 +0000

The one study that found higher levels in vegetarians appears to have been a fluke. A larger study performed by the same research group (90 vegetarians compared to the original 19) did not find significantly higher AGE levels: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mnfr.200500170/abstract

By: Dave Clark

Dave Clark — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:12:39 +0000

Zinc Carnosine worked real well for me when I was having gut issues. However, for those that are looking for anti-aging benefits, I don’t believe there is enough carnosine in that compound for that purpose. Plus, the carnosine in the zinc carnosine compound is probably taken up in the gut tissue with no systemic effects, of course, it was designed to heal the gut.

By: Nenad Ristic

Nenad Ristic — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 07:13:53 +0000

The pure L-carnosine is somewhat efficient, though to the break down in digestive system. The only carnosine formula that ensure that whole carnosine molecule penetrates the cell membrane is Karnozin Extra.

By: Joseph Asenjo

Joseph Asenjo — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:07:37 +0000

In reply to Dmitry. Yes Joseph, I am not sure if carnosinase ruin all the carnosine benefits (in vivo), but probably it is the main problem of carnosine

By: Dmitry

Dmitry — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:15:53 +0000

I heard carnosine uptake is poor due to Carnosinase,

so what to think about it ?

IS beta alanine not a better way to increase carnosine content of tissues?

By: bernadette

bernadette — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:50:32 +0000

Excellent info as always! Would taking this cause an imbalance to the other amino acids? I will be taking zinc carnosine from Lane Labs called Natures Lining :-)

By: Irfan Afzal

Irfan Afzal — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:45:51 +0000

Hi Joseph,

I have been taking l carnosine 1 mg/ 2 doses 500mg a day for a year and I feel great. Will a lower dose be sufficient for general anti-glycation/aging properties since I stick to a low-carb high protein diet? Taking relative cost/benefit into account, would there be a better alternative for carnosine inspite of it’s multi beneficial properties? I am more concerned with anti aging benefits.

By: Ahmad Awadallah

Ahmad Awadallah — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:32:59 +0000

How much do you usually take?

By: RM

RM — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:26:35 +0000

Is this safe to be taken with epilepsy or other meds? What is the difference between Acetyl-L-Carintine, which I give my autistic son for mitochondrial support, and this?

By: Joseph M. Cohen

Joseph M. Cohen — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:09:37 +0000

In reply to Matt. Carnosine

By: eilee

eilee — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:43:37 +0000

I read that beta alanine goes only to the muscles whereas Carnisine has the multi systemic effects. Would love to know if this si true. Obviously Beta alanine powder is much less expensive.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:51:53 +0000

I’m keen on using the beta alanine but I think slow release is best way ahead. Joseph what’s your preferred route given the multiple benefits?

By: Stuart Mather

Stuart Mather — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:53:01 +0000

HI Joseph,
Some of your cited research used a complex of zinc with carnosine. What do you think of the purported gut health benefits of this complex ? And do you think you also get the other benefits you talked about from supplementing with just L Carnosine by taking the zinc carnosine complex?

By: Hans

Hans — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:05:00 +0000

In reply to Joseph M. Cohen. Thanks. I'm thinking beta-alanine should be good for histamine intolerance since I guess it would tie up histidine to make carnosine in addition to the other benefits. Definitely going to give it a try.

By: Joseph M. Cohen

Joseph M. Cohen — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:03:27 +0000

In reply to Hans. I didn't like how I felt from beta alanine but others seem to not mind it

By: Hans

Hans — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:09:45 +0000

What about taking beta-alanine / carnosyn instead? According to wiki it is more effective and MUCH cheaper.