کارنوزین (بتا آلانیل ال هیستیدین) یک دی پپتید از اسیدهای آمینه بتا آلانین و هیستیدین است. در بافت های عضلانی و مغز بسیار متمرکز است.
مثل کارنیتین, کارنوزین از ریشه کلمه carn تشکیل شده است, به معنی گوشت, با اشاره به شیوع آن در پروتئین حیوانی. یک گیاهخوار (مخصوصا وگان) رژیم غذایی دارای کمبود کارنوزین کافی است, در مقایسه با سطوح موجود در یک رژیم غذایی استاندارد.
Carnosine can chelate divalent metal ions.
Carnosine can increase the Hayflick limit in human fibroblasts,as well as appearing to reduce the telomere shortening rate. Carnosine is also considered as a geroprotector.
Uses of L-carnosine:
L-carnosine’s health benefits are generally due to its antioxidant properties, which support many age-related conditions. The specific uses of l-carnosine include support for the skin, joints, digestive system and memory.
Skin support:L-carnosine can help defy the visible signs of aging in the skin. It helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity, which can minimize wrinkles.
Memory support:L-carnosine may help support brain health as well as help improve absentmindedness and memory recall.
Digestive health support:L-carnosine may help support the digestive system manage Helicobacter pylori, a species of bacteria that can cause peptic and gastric ulcers.
Joint support: L-carnosine supports joint health by supporting healthy inflammation management and delaying the onset of joint conditions that can occur as you age.
Applications OF L-Carnosine:
1. New food additives.
2. Carnosine is β-alanine and histidine dipeptide composition, can be synthesized in animals
3. Carnosine in meat processing to inhibit fat oxidation and protect the role of flesh.
4. Prevent skin aging and skin whitening effect.
5. Carnosine as raw material to the antioxidant agents to treat senile cataract.
6. Can promote wound healing.