Body Weight, Kidneys,
and Blood Pressure

Carnosine is an antioxidant dipeptide made up of the amino acids beta-alanine and l-histidine. It occurs naturally in the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. Nerves must stimulate stored fat (white adipose tissue) in the process of normal metabolism. However, if a person is overweight then nerves tend to excessively stimulate stored fat because that fat is somewhat numb and less metabolically responsive. Unfortunately, extra nerve drive is a form of stress to the kidneys that can strain blood pressure fitness. The kidneys are a blood filter and must work efficiently to support proper blood pressure function. Salt sensitivity (too much fluid retention after salt intake) is also a sign of related kidney stress. Carnosine has been shown to directly protect the kidneys from such nerve-driven and salt-related stress.*

Carnosine has a general rejuvenating effect on body tissues, helping them to maintain elasticity. Carnosine also protects collagen-rich tissues from sugar residues that may promote stiffening. These anti-caramelizing and thus anti-aging properties of carnosine are the subject of intense scientific study.*

The various nutritional functions of carnosine make it a welcome addition as a nutrient for heart strength, kidney integrity, and blood pressure fitness especially if you are working on weight management program and/or you notice you are salt sensitive.*