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Is Acetyl Carnosine vegetarian?

Acetyl Carnosine

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Acetyl Carnosine (N-acetylcarnosine) is a synthetic acetylated derivative of the dipeptide carnosine, more resistant to enzymatic breakdown, and used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties.

Also known as N-(N-acetyl-beta-alanyl)-L-histidine, N-Acetylcarnosine, NAC
INCI name Acetyl Carnosine
EC number 260-123-2
CosIng ID 87128
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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