Compare Supplements

Side-by-side comparison of 2 supplements

Alc9.0

Acetyl-L-Carnitine

High safety

LAV7.2

Lavender

High safety

Evidence

Evidence Score9/10

Studies: 45

Meta-analyses: 17

Evidence Score7.2/10

Studies: 28

Meta-analyses: 15

Outcome Grades

Support moodB

A-F grade per outcome, combining overall evidence with goal-specific relevance. A = strong evidence; F = insufficient. Hover a badge for details.

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

2000mg

Best Time:

Morning · with food (preferred)

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

ALCAR powder or capsules

Dosage:

80 mg oral Silexan daily OR aromatherapy inhalation 30–60 min sessions

Best Time:

Before bed · with food

Take with food

Form:

Oral Silexan capsule (80 mg) for systemic/psychiatric use

What you'll notice

💡 Mental Clarity65%

1-4 weeks

🧠 Improved Memory55%

4-12 weeks

😊 Mood Support50%

2-4 weeks

😌 Anxiety Reduction80%

1–4 weeks

🌙 Sleep Quality Improvement72%

1–3 weeks

☀️ Mood Improvement65%

4–8 weeks

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

Seizure disorders (may lower seizure threshold)
Hypothyroidism (may affect thyroid hormone)

Drug Interactions:

Thyroid medications
Blood thinners
Anticonvulsants

Side Effects:

GI upsetRestlessness/insomniaFishy body odor (high doses)

High safety

Contraindications:

Known hypersensitivity or allergy to lavender or Lamiaceae family plants
Prepubertal children (lavender products associated with case reports of gynecomastia — endocrine disruption risk)
Undiluted topical application (can cause contact dermatitis and sensitization)

Drug Interactions: