May 4, 2008.  Due to a surge in popularity, we have run out of our current stock of Liquid Carnosine Plus sooner than anticipated.  We recommend substituting Carn-Aware until Liquid Carnosine Plus is back in stock.  Our apologies for this inconvenience.

Our high-quality, Liquid Carnosine Plus © is an all-natural dietary supplement.  L-Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide that consists of alanine and histadine.  Use of L-Carnosine in autism was pioneered by Dr. Michael Chez, a pediatric neurologist from Chicago.  Dr. Chez theorized that L-Carnosine stimulates the front areas of the brain, providing increased activity, leading to overall improvements in level of functioning. More and more research shows that the frontal lobes and  temporal lobes in the brain control emotion, epileptic activity, cognitive, expressive speech, and abstract thinking.  

In a double-blind study conducted by Dr. Chez, L-Carnosine was found to be beneficial to children with autism spectrum disorders and/or epilepsy.  Participants in the clinical trial who were given L-Carnosine experienced significant improvements compared to those taking a placebo in the following areas:   language, auditory processing socialization, awareness of surroundings, fine motor planning and expressive language.  Improvements were observed between 1-8 weeks into treatmen, with a 90 percent success rate.  

Participants  taking L-Carnosine showed improved behavior and communication by 16 percent and social interaction improved by 27 percent.  In just four weeks, parents reported an overall improvement that more than doubled through the length of the study.  To view a summary of the clinical trial, please click here.

Not all supplements are created alike, and the quality of ingredients and can make a huge difference in effectiveness.  Unfortunately, the raw materials of supplements can legally contain hidden, unlabeled fillers and by-products of manufacturing that can be potentially harmful or allergenic to sensitive individuals.  Liquid Carnosine Plus provides our proprietary blend of ingredients - using only the highest quality L-Carnosine, and the highest quality magnesium-taurate and magnesium-glycinate chelates for improved absorption and utilization.   Taurine and Magnesium have anti-seizure properties and appear to be most effective when taken together.  Taurine has been sited as enhancing the effect of the calming neurotransmitter, GABA, as does L-Carnosine.  Glycine is one of the major calming neurotransmitters in the brain, along with GABA.  

Liquid Carnosine Plus has a pleasant lemonade-like taste and is easy to take.  It may be mixed into other drinks and smoothies if taken within 15 minutes of mixing with either cool or room temperature beverages.  It is compliant with the following diets:  GFCF, SCD,  Low-Phenolic, Low-Oxalic diet, and Feingold.  

One of the nice things about our form of Carnosine is the ease in adjusting the dosage to be that which is exactly right for you - there is no need to split open a capsule. For those who take larger amounts of Carnosine there is convenience of a quick, pleasant-tasting drink that can even be added to water, orange juice, or lemonade, instead swallowing several capsules. 

Dr. Chez also theorized that all autistic children are dyslexic and that distortion of sensory input (touch, taste, hearing, sight) that autistic children experience are forms of dyslexia.  For information on research related to other conditions including Dyslexia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, that may benefit from L-Carnosine supplementation, please click here.

For parent testimonials, please click here.

Active Ingredients per 1 Tablespoon Serving for an adult: 

L-Carnosine - 250 Mg*

Zinc (Chelate) - 3 Mg (20% Daily Value)

Vitamin C - 100 Mg (167% Daily Value)

Magnesium Taurinate - 30 Mg*

Magnesium Glycinate - 30 Mg*

This product is free of ingredients derived from gluten, casein, corn, soy and other common allergens.

*Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients:

USP Certified Palm Oil Glycerin, Purified Filtered Water, Potassium Sorbate, Organic Aloe, Organic Lemon Juice

Recommended dosage:

In early release of Liquid Carnosine Plus, we are finding that a little bit of this product goes a longer way than the capsule form of Carnosine - hence we have revised the recommended dosage.  We theorize that less is needed because of the higher quality ingredients plus the more absorbable liquid form.  This results in a considerable  cost savings - where a single dose may cost less than half of comparable encapsulated products.  The recommended dosage is: 

50 pounds or under - 1/4 to 1 teaspoon per day to start

 

50-130 pounds - 1-2 teaspoons per day to start

120 pounds or up - 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon per day to start

Vitamin E can be taken with Liquid Carnosine Plus to further enhance its effectiveness because most forms of vitamin E contain soy, which is an allergen for a significant number of sensitive individuals.  If soy is not an allergen and you are already takes a daily multi-vitamin with Vitamin E, additional Vitamin E supplementation may not be necessary.  For information on Autism Coach's Vitamin E, please click here.

This product contains no products derived from wheat, dairy, corn or soy, nor does it contain artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.  It is compliant with the following special diets:  Gluten-Free/Casein-Free, Low-Phenolic, Feingold, and Low-Oxalate.

Dosage is relative to age, weight, autistic or epileptic issues and is also relative to EEG activity and particular learning disabilities and or dietary issues.  

Children with other disorders such as epilepsy, central processing disorder, or brain injury have received dosages that have ranged from 200 to 3000 mg per day of L-Carnosine, based upon evaluation by your child's neurologist. Many neurologists using L-Carnosine recommend higher dosages to address seizure disorders, but higher dosages are best worked up to and used under the supervision of the child's neurologist.  If the child has previously used another Carnosine supplement, we recommend beginning with half the dosage of Carnosine per serving previously used, and if it is needed, gradually working up to the desired level.

Side Effects:  The primary side-effects are hyperactivity and irritability, which appear to fade away for the majority of individuals, when the dosage is reduced. It is recommended that hyperactive children take methylated forms Vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid (100 - 200 mg per day) with L-Carnosine, though again this should be determined by the child's physician.  Methylated forms of these B vitamins are P5P (B6), Methylcobalamin (B12), and folinic acid (folic acid).  The combination of B6 and the magnesium was pioneered by Dr. Bernard Rimland in the treatment of autism and has been in use for over 25 years.  We have heard from parents that methylated B vitamin supplementation frequently address issues of hyperactivity encountered when initially beginning supplementation with Carnosine.  We offer the tasty, liquid Behavior Balance to provide methyl donors, or capsules forms of B Complex with methylated B6 and B12 and Folinic Acid to provide this support. 

Potential Drug Interactions:  There have been no adverse effects reported when used with stimulants, anti-psychotic or SSRI medications, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or antibiotics.  Acetyl-choline esterase inhibitors may over-stimulate in combination with L-Carnosine, but no physically adverse reactions have been noted. 

Note:  This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Please note that supplements are non-refundable, once opened.

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