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Meat is rich in carnosine.Protein is a rich source of carnosine, which is found in in milk, eggs and cheese, though the best source is supplied by beef, poultry and pork products. Supplements of L-carnosine are beneficial, and even become necessary when the diet is not rich in proteins. Vegetarians are possibly a good example of those not taking in enough protein. There are many supplements available on the marketplace containing adequate doses of L-carnosine. The negative publicity that red meat has been getting during the past several years is a major cause of carnosine deficiency in the diet. -
Muscle developmentCarnosine is a strong antioxidant that destroys free radicals. According to Dr. Karin Grandstorm Jordan, carnosine is the only antioxidant that protects chromosomes from oxidative damages. Though carnosine is part of our body makeup, it tends to decline with age, one of the primary reasons why muscle mass decreases as we get older. -
Hope for cataractsCarnosine is also available in drops for the eyes. Carnosine drops are given to those with beginning cataracts, and have been shown to delay their onset in many people. Good nutrition is aways a key element for general good health, which also includes vision health. Research performed by Russian scientists has confirmed that carnosine is effective in both the prevention and treating of cataracts. During a blind study of patients between the ages of 48 and 60 with visual problems, a large percentage showed great improvement, and the rest stayed the same. - Carnosine helps the heart muscle to contract more efficiently. It aids in increasing the life span of all cells in our bodies. Carnosine has potential benefits for protecting the central nervous system, but studies regarding the many possible benefits on humans have been relatively few. Carnosine has also gained in popularity among weight builders. It has potential to slow the aging process in general, it could possibly make some headway with autism and hyperactivity in children, and carnosine also shows promise in improving Parkinson's disease symptoms as well as the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. To date trials have not proved conclusive, and there is still quite a bit unknown about the total benefits of carnosine.
- To date no adverse side effects have been reported. Some short-term results show it could possibly create alertness but also unsound sleep, but only when high doses are administered. There are possible allergic reactions to carnosine as it stimulates histamines in the body; reactions include rashes and runny noses.
