Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Nerve Pain

Some research suggests that people who have nerve pain (doctors call it peripheral neuropathy) may benefit from a dose of 2 grams of acetyl-L-carnitine per day (divided into at least 2 doses). This, like alpha-lipoic acid (the R-form) can especially help diabetics with the nerve pain, tingling, and numbness that comes with damage to the nerves in the extremities (fingers and toes, for example). Ask your doctor about whether or not this might be helpful to you.