L-Carnosine 500 mg®

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: NOW

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOn Market
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Net Contents

50 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

50

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00078 1

Product Version

CODE 0078B V6

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

5Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1–3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Carnosine(Beta-Alanyl-L-Histidine)500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

HypromelloseStearic AcidSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)KosherGluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, preferably with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) is a dipeptide, consisting of alanine and histidine. It is naturally found in high concentrations in muscles and nerve tissues and its levels are known to decrease with age. Carnosine protects cell and tissue structures during the aging process through its free-radical neutralizing and membrane-stabilizing functions.

Formulation re: Other

Healthy aging Supports muscle vitality Free radical scavenger Supports cell integrity

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formula re: Kosher

Triangle K (Kosher)

Formulation re: Other

Packaged and quality tested in the USA.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients.

Formulation re: Other

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.

Seals/Symbols

Triangle K (Kosher)

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino acids Family owned since 1968.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Quality Assured

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • The effect of 12 weeks carnosine supplementation on renal functional integrity and oxidative stress in pediatric patients with diabetic nephropathy: a randomized …

    NS Elbarbary, EAR Ismail, AR El‐Naggar… - Pediatric …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library

    … Oral supplementation with L-Carnosine for 12 weeks … in many countries challenges health systems because the disease is … oral carnosine capsules (NOW FOODS Company for Natural …

    201893 citations
  • Carnosine and beta-alanine supplementation in human medicine: narrative review and critical assessment

    O Cesak, J Vostalova, A Vidlar, P Bastlova… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com

    … active athletes, but is now gaining popularity among persons … supplementation, no adverse effects on human health were … synthetic derivative of zinc-L-carnosine (68–500 mg per day) to …

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  • The Possible Roles of β-alanine and L-carnosine in Anti-aging

    A Gasmi, PK Mujawdiya, R Lysiuk… - Current Medicinal …, 2025 - benthamdirect.com

    … Reactive carbonyl scavenging is now being studied more extensively as a means of reducing … Thus, LC and BA supplementation can help to maintain a healthy body by preventing age-…

    202522 citations
  • Use of carnosine in the prevention of cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese individuals: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind placebo …

    K Menon, JD Cameron, M de Courten, B de Courten - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com

    … The aim of this study is to establish if carnosine supplementation … of the biggest public health concerns faced today. The global … . Preventive effect of L-carnosine on ischemia/reperfusion-…

    202112 citations
  • Carnosine in health and disease

    GG Artioli, C Sale, RL Jones - European Journal of Sport Science, 2019 - Taylor & Francis

    … carnosine content to be increased with supplementation, there is now a large body of research … Interestingly, no effect of N-α-acetyl-l-carnosine (a carnosine analogue resistant to …

    2019128 citations
  • Effect of L-Carnosine in children with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

    …, K Undela, U Narasimhan, MG Rajanandh - Amino Acids, 2021 - Springer

    … , the term, ASD is now clubbed to include autistic disorder, … ASD symptoms, associated medical conditions such as sleep … supplements, has to be monitored by caregivers and health …

    202131 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-09-25. DSLD Label ID: 335262. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.