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"What's the difference between the acetyl and the regular?"

Acetyl-l-carnitine is l-carnitine that has been acetylated... it's when an acetyl group is introduced into a molecule, usually taking the place of nitrogen. It's believed (studies haven't confirmed that this work on L-carnitine yet... one says yes, one says no) that by doing this it increases the ability of the compound to cross the blood/brain barrier, making each dose work better. Salicylic acid becomes aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) when acetylated. Mophine when acetylated becomes diacetylatedmorphine, or herion.

Does it make a difference which one you take? Who knows... but if there's a chance that the acetyl-l-carnitine works better, that's probably the one I'd buy.

Dr. Atkins suggested a broad multi-vitamin (vitamins and minerals) that does not contain iron. Any made specifically for a man's needs would be appropriate for you... it would have licopene, for instance, that a woman's multi wouldn't (for prostate health). Personally, I believe there's such a thing as too much of a good thing. I take no more than the recommended daily allowance. For me, that's a One-A-Day for Women over 50 (no iron). My dh takes a variety of supplements... licopene, vitamin E, vitamin C, 81mg aspirin, selenium and folic acid. Those are what our doctor and a doctor friend suggested for him. I like the simplicity of taking just one pill a day. lol

Tril