Key Nutrient:  L-Carnosine

Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a 100% natural substance formed of two amino acids:  Beta alanine and L-histidine.  Carnosine is both a powerful antioxidant, pH buffer, and can can slow glycosis, which is a co-factor in the aging process.  Carnosine is found naturally in healthy muscles, hearth, brain, liver, kidneys and other tissues, but decreases with age and oxidative stress load.  Carnosine levels in the body decline 63% from age 10 to age 70. 

Carnosine is in GO2 because it has been shown to have the following effects:

Scientifically demonstrated benefits of Carnosine:

Carnosine has shown efficacy as a complimentary therapy in the following:

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