Life Extension Super Carnosine, 500 mg, 90 Capsules

Carnosine is a multifunctional dipeptide made up of a chemical combination of the amino acids beta-alanine and L-histidine. Long-lived cells such as nerve cells (neurons) and muscle cells (myocytes) contain high levels of carnosine. Muscle levels of carnosine correlate with the maximum life spans of animals. This nutrient also has the ability to suppress formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), culprits in metabolic dysfunction and oxidative stress that can lead to age-related conditions. Muscle levels decline 63% from age 10 to age 70. Since carnosine acts as a pH buffer, it can keep on protecting muscle cell membranes from oxidation under the acidic conditions of muscular exertion. Carnosine enables the heart muscle to contract more efficiently through enhancement of calcium response in heart myocytes. Aging causes irreversible damage to glycation. Glycation involves the non-enzyme controlled cross-linking of proteins and sugars to form non-functioning structures in the body. The process of glycation can be seen as wrinkled skin, age-related neurologic, vascular, and eye problems. The natural antioxidant carnosine is a unique dipeptide that can interfere with the glycation process. Benfotiamine, a derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1), provides additional protection against glycation reactions while guarding cells against the toxic effects of chronic glucose exposure. Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 capsule Servings Per Container 90 Amount Per Serving Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 50 mg L-Carnosine 500 mg Benfotiamine 50 mg Luteolin [from Perilla (Perilla frutescens) extract (leaf)] 4 mg Other ingredients: gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.