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Carnosine

Also indexed as:L-Carnosine
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How to Use It

For eradication of H. pylori, the amount of the zinc carnosine complex used in research studies was 150 mg twice daily. Due to the lack of human clinical trials, recommended levels for other applications are not known at this time.

Where to Find It

Dietary sources of preformed carnosine include meat and poultry and fish.

Possible Deficiencies

Carnosine deficiency may occur in severe protein deficiency and in certain severe genetic disorders characterized by inborn errors in amino acid metabolism.

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