L-Carnosine Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

L-carnosine is a molecule made by amino acids and is produced naturally by the body, primarily from tissues of the brain and skeletal muscles. L-carnosine can be taken as a dietary supplement, or you can eat foods rich in carnosine such as lean beef and certain types of fish.^1,2

L-Carnosine Health Uses and Health Benefits

The main health benefits of L-carnosine is that it acts as an antioxidant in the body, helping to protect tissues against damage and repair them. For this reason, diets high in L-carnosine may be able to help prevent against degenerative conditions and chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s, cataracts and diabetes. L-carnosine has been widely used in Japan as a natural treatment for repairing and protecting muscle tissue, especially in the intestinal tract.^1,2,3

References

1. https://www.livestrong.com/article/321586-l-carnosine-benefits-side-effects/
2. https://www.livestrong.com/article/251024-list-of-carnosine-rich-foods/
3. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03467438