L-Carnosine is an antioxidant amino acid that helps to fight against free radicals. Free radicals are destructive to your body so there are many studies showing effects of L-Carnosine on the body to improve cognitive mental health as well as anti-aging properties. Heart, nerve and muscle cells contain higher amounts of L-Carnosine so supplementation improves the function of these cells. This product is pharmaceutical grade and may be used in food, diet supplementation or as a pharmaceutical therapy additive/product.