ACETYL L-CARNITINE *Nutrient for horses - cellular energy, healthy metabolism, balanced function
Acetyl L-Carnitine (often shortened to ALCAR) is a naturally occurring amino acid compound, valued for its role in everyday energy metabolism - the ultimate cellular fuel-pipe delivering essential nutrients to power every cell.
It’s a simple, clean, single-ingredient supplement – ideal for horses who need nutritional support for stamina, muscle tone, and metabolic efficiency, without stimulant herbs or sugars.
Acetyl L-Carnitine is widely used as part of modern feeding approaches for:
- horses on restricted diets
- horses who struggle to maintain topline
- horses in rehabilitation, or conditioning
- horses where owners want extra support for cellular energy and metabolism
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"It's been a feed-room staple for us since 2014 for our three EMS natives, and also our TB as she's officially 2/10 lame, although she'd like to disagree!"
Carol, EquiNatural's Founder
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Find Acetyl L-Carnitine in the EquiNatural range
Here’s where you’ll also find Alcar across our equine supplement support:
- JointReflexa - science-led, fluid motion, free flexion
- MetaCOMBO - a comprehensive 3-in-1 nutritional support for the permanently hangry horse / stubborn crest (aka leptin resistance)
- PSSMFlex - muscle calm. cellular energy, fluid movement
Overview
Acetyl L-Carnitine is an acetylated form of the naturally occurring amino acid L-Carnitine.
In the body, carnitine is involved in fat metabolism and cellular energy pathways, helping the horse make use of fat as part of normal energy production.
Is Acetyl L-Carnitine Right for Your Horse
Acetyl L-Carnitine is a good fit for horses who may benefit from nutritional support for:
- cellular energy and everyday metabolism
- muscle tone and training stamina
- healthy aging and vitality
- maintaining condition on restricted or low-starch diets
If your horse needs clean, efficient energy at a cellular level - without stimulant herbs or sugars — Acetyl L-Carnitine is the right choice to help them power vitality from within.
Composition & Feed Guide
Composition
100% pure Acetyl L-Carnitine
Feed Guide
- 2g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 10g for a 500kg horse.
- 1 x level 15ml scoop = 10g
Footnotes
- Human Grade.
- UK certificate of analysis available on request.
- ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Store away from direct heat and moisture to preserve stability of the amino acid compound.
Clinical Considerations
Advisories
- Recommended as a minimum 6-month course.
Contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant or nursing mares (limited data on reproductive safety).
- Seek veterinary advice before use in horses with known cardiac disease.
- Discontinue during acute fever, infection, or when the horse is off feed.
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