Juvenon by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

On the Juvenon website, it is claimed that "... a team of scientists discovered... by combining a natural, energy-boosting component (acetyl L-carnitine) with a powerful anti-oxidant (alpha lipoic acid) they could slow the cell aging process. The result is Juvenon, a patented cellular health supplement."

Each Juvenon tablet contains 500 mg of acetyl l carnitine, 200 mg of alpha lipoic acid, 100 mcg of biotin, and 77 mg of calcium. The Juvenon website recommends 2 tablets a day.

Juvenon questions
I have read all the research at the juvenon.com website and was wondering what your thoughts on this supplement are? Juvenon was formulated and researched by Dr. Bruce Ames and is recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil. Both are fairly well known and educated on the subject But I would like to know how you felt about this Juvenon supplement? Is it dangerous to take? Is Juvenon a beneficial addition to my current supplement regimen? I currently only take a multi-vitamin / multi-mineral, fish oil capsules and saw palmetto. I also occasionally drink noni or goji or pomegranate juice as well.
   A. I have not seen any specific research in humans with Juvenon. However there have been many studies with the ingredients in Juvenon, specifically acetyl l carnitine and alpha lipoic acid. In my opinion, the amount of acetyl l carnitine and alpha lipoic acid are excessive and could lead to overstimulation and insomnia. Lack of deep sleep could speed the aging process, therefore, my opinion is that the current recommendation of 2 tablets a day of Juvenon may speed the aging process. Perhaps a tiny fraction of Juvenon could be beneficial.