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:
- Diabetic nephropathy.
- Peptic ulcer (zinc – carnosine complex).
- H. Pylori infection (zinc – carnosine complex).
- Chronic hepatitis C (zinc – carnosine complex).
- Wound healing.
- Autism.
- Severe gingivitis caused by chemotherapy (zinc – carnosine complex).
Dosage:
As an antioxidant, carnosine can be used 1000 – 1500 mg a day.
