Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine
vs
21st Century Vitamin C
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin C: 21st Century Vitamin C has 36× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 6 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine vs 21st Century Vitamin C.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbyl Palmitate
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine appears as Acetyl-L-Carnitine Chloride

Which active ingredients does 21st Century Vitamin C have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Calcium appears as Calcium Carbonate

Which categories do Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine and 21st Century Vitamin C belong to?

  • Amino Acid Formula
  • Antioxidant Complex
  • Single Vitamin

What health concerns do Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine and 21st Century Vitamin C address?

  • Nerve Health & Comfort Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Mood Support
  • Antioxidant Support
  • Immune System Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin C per serving?

  • 21st Century Vitamin C has the highest total amount of Vitamin C: 500 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Life Extension Acetyl-L-Carnitine: 1 capsule
    • 21st Century Vitamin C: 1 tablet
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 14 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 500 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 30 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg

Last updated: February 13, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team