propyl l carnitine and acetyl l-carnitine?

[genuineperson]

Hi guys,

I recently watched a short video by coach Poliquin about carnitine.

Is there a difference between propyl l carnitine and acetyl l-carnitine?

Or is propyl l carnitine also known as acetyl l-carnitine?

Any help/clarification would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[NZT]

Im a chemistry student Ill try to explain simply. Acetyl Carnatine is the acetylated form of L-carnitine. This means that the carnatine molecule has an acetyl group(a double bonded Oxygen) instead of a propyl group(3-Carbon chain). Acetyl is said to have a higher bio availability, i have no idea about that, I cant imagine theyd be very different.

[Blacklac]

PLCAR has added vascular and muscular tissue benefits, over straight Carnitine. ALCAR crosses the BBB and is considered a nootropic.