NOW Foods Supplements, L-Carnosine (Beta-Alanyl-L-Histidine) 500 mg, Healthy Aging, 100 Veg Capsules

Okay, so I've been taking this product for about 3 months now because I've read that it can slow down the aging process and reverse it in some cases, as it was for me.I had no problems with the packaging, delivery time, or product quality so I'll move onto the actual product. Even though I had read otherwise, for some reason I thought that I would wake up the next day after first taking this and look 5+ years younger. Of course, that didn't happen. Don't expect this product to work overnight or even in the span of a week. It takes time for noticeable results.I'm a 28 year old male, so I'm not exactly old. However, because I was overweight, I looked younger than my age to most people. When a person has a chubby face it's difficult to tell how old they are as I'm sure many of you have noticed. About a year ago I lost a lot of weight and now I'm in good shape.However, I was left with a lot of wrinkles because the fat had stretched out the skin on my face and other body parts. This was especially noticeable when I would smile. So, rather than look 18-21 which is what most people mistook me for before I lost the weight; after losing the weight I looked like I was 28-32.This was of course disheartening to me since I was so used to my smooth, wrinkle-free face for all my life and now I looked like I was aging big time. Losing weight shouldn't come with negative consequences!!! So, I did some research and tried many other supplements including astaxanthin, which is supposed to be the most powerful anti-oxidant and helps to slow down the aging process.I was on astaxanthin for months before I tried this product and I didn't notice any major difference, although I wasn't getting older looking either so I think maybe astaxanthin is good for slowing down aging rather than reversing it.After just one month of taking L-Carnosine, 4 pills a day(So, 2,000mg), I noticed several of my wrinkles were gone and my skin in general began to tighten up. Fast forward to where I am now, three months into using it and all of the wrinkles I have are gone. When I smile; no wrinkles. I look like I am in my late teens/early twenties again.So, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is interested in looking younger. I'm not sure if I feel younger, but since the improvement is gradual I might not have felt myself getting more energized over time. I'm certainly not someone who lacks for energy though.Anyways, if you want to look years younger, buy this product! If anyone has questions I'll be happy to answer them!

I had heard of this on Dr Oz (who I am I on the fence about these days) as well as other places. It did prompt me to do my own research though & piqued my curiosity. I utilized sites like livestrong, web md, etc...basically information with no gain to sell anything to anyone. Many reputable sites notated the claims of this supplement - it's been through a lot of studies. It is kind of pricey but I chose to try it out. I love it! First off, I really notice more "energy"..I do take 1000mg a day. I actually break open the capsules b/c I digest a powder form better. (absorption for me is better) - I am not doctor so always check with someone with a degree in the medical field before going off of a faceless online person. I put the 1000 in a tall glass of water and drink it at once. I've been doing this for weeks and I even feel alot more motivated. I'm not sure if it has any correlation with dopamine (my favorite neurotransmitter) but I'm going to check. Normally I take a blend of other things for that. L-carnosine is basically a blend of 2 other amino acids...one your body makes (non essential) combined with an essential. As we age, this process seems to slow down from what I read. Especially if you are not getting the right things in your diet, etc. Your body is more easily depleted with age so supplementing with certain things become more crucial and can be highly effective. I really do like the effects I've been having...More energy, my mind is more active, I'm more motivated, I'm exercising more and making better choices with food, cravings for sugar are down...it's all a chain effect. Do your research, read about this stuff and what it does (alzheimers included, amazing info) to see if it's something you feel may want to try. All I can say is that I went from a lethargic apathetic state to a much better one within weeks. I'm not out doing marathons or anything but I "feel" so much better. I do break open 2 capsules and put it in water so this is at 1000 mg a day. I will keep this one in stock with a few others. So glad I tried it!