Carnosine is a dipeptide composed of the amino acids alanine and histidine. It shows antioxidant activity especially on the brain.

Natural Sources:

Normally, carnosine is mainly found in the skeletal muscles, brain, and heart. Beef and chicken are good sources of carnosine.

Benefits of Carnosine:

Carnosine may be beneficial in the following conditions:

1. Diabetic nephropathy.
2. Peptic ulcer (zinc – carnosine complex).
3. H. Pylori infection (zinc - carnosine complex).
4. Chronic hepatitis C (zinc – carnosine complex).
5. Wound healing.
6. Autism.
7. Severe gingivitis caused by chemotherapy (zinc – carnosine complex).

Dosage:

As an antioxidant, carnosine can be used 1000 – 1500 mg a day.