The most active form of alpha-lipoic acid to support healthy nerve and brain function*
R-Lipoic Acid is the most active isomer of alpha-lipoic acid, which is a versatile antioxidant.* It has important characteristics that contribute to liver, nerve, and eye health.*
Alpha-lipoic acid occurs naturally as a 50/50 mixture of R-lipoic acid (R-ALA) and S-lipoic acid (S-ALA). R-lipoic acid by itself functions as an essential cofactor for many enzymes involved in energy production.*
It also has characteristics, including significant antioxidant effects, that contribute to liver, brain, nerve, and eye health.*
Studies indicate that supplements containing only R-lipoic acid appear to be better absorbed than supplements containing both R-lipoic acid and S-lipoic acid, with results showing twice as much ALA appearing in the bloodstream after an oral dose of R-Lipoic acid.*
Because R-Lipoic acid is the form best utilized by the body, Thorne provides R-lipoic acid bound to sodium, providing it in its most stable, absorbable form.*
Alpha-lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, was discovered in 1951 as a molecule that assists in acyl-group transfer and as a coenzyme in the Krebs Cycle. In the 1980s, the scientific community realized that alpha-lipoic acid is also a powerful antioxidant.*
What sets ALA apart from other fatty acids is that it's an antioxidant in both fat- and water-soluble environments, and it's also an antioxidant in both its oxidized and reduced forms.* This is unlike vitamin C, for instance, which is a water-soluble antioxidant, as well as vitamin E, which is a fat-soluble antioxidant.
ALA also increases intracellular glutathione and CoQ10 levels.* Its other mechanisms of action include promoting normal protein glycosylation and inhibiting the enzyme aldose reductase, which in turn inhibits conversion of glucose to sorbitol.*
Suggested use:
Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily or as recommended by your health professional.
Ingredients per 1 capsule:
| R-Lipoic Acid (Sodium) | 100 mg |
Other ingredients:
Calcium Laurate, Hypromellose Capsule, Leucine, Magnesium (Citrate), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide
Size:
60 capsules
Vegan:
Vegetarian
Storage:
Store tightly sealed at room temperature, out of reach of children.
Dietary info:
Gluten Free
Soy Free
Dairy Free
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.