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Dipeptide

Carnosine

Beta-alanyl-L-histidine

Cosmetic ingredientNot yet reviewedPeptide

In short: A dipeptide concentrated in muscle and brain. Used in skincare and supplements, and studied for glycation and muscle buffering.

Regulatory status

  1. Cosmetic ingredient
  2. Research compound
  3. In clinical trials
  4. Approved medicine

Used as a topical cosmetic ingredient. Cosmetic use is not a medicinal approval, and most evidence comes from manufacturer and small panel studies.

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Common questions

Is Carnosine an approved medicine?

Cosmetic ingredient. Used as a topical cosmetic ingredient. Cosmetic use is not a medicinal approval, and most evidence comes from manufacturer and small panel studies.

How much human research is there on Carnosine?

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Does UU supply Carnosine?

No. It appears in the library for reference only, so the field can be read in one place.

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