L-Carnosine (usually just called "Carnosine") is a naturally occurring dipeptide composed of L-histidine and β-alanine, found in high concentrations in muscle and brain tissue.
-Source: only found in animals Beef(372mg/100g), ChickenBreast(290mg/100g), Pork(276mg/100g), TurkeyBreast(240mg/100g)
-Anserine is a derivative of carnosine
-Scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS)
-Inhibits formation of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products), which are linked to aging and neurodegeneration.
-Metal chelator: Binds excess zinc, copper, and iron—important in brain health.