. . . could this be the most powerful nutrient for preventing neurodegenerative diseases? In anti-aging circles, acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) has been the subject of much discussion. With many so-called diseases of aging reaching epidemic proportions, we’re not surprised. We’ve previously written on the powerful healing effects of this brain “food”. Including its ability to neutralize up to 70% of the dangerous advanced glycation end products (AGEs) inside the body, including the brain. Plus, multiple studies show it’s effective in protecting your cells against age-related diseases like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, diabetes…to name just a few. As a powerful natural antioxidant, it fights against the harmful effects of alcohol, dangerous excitotoxins, environmental stress, nutrient deficiencies, prescription and recreational drugs, and more. So what exactly is ALC? Acetyl L-carnitine is one of several forms of carnitine hard at work in the body, especially the…