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R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

75/100
SUPPIE SCORE
78/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
88/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does R-Alpha Lipoic Acid Do?
This liquid formula supplies a research-backed dose of stabilized R-alpha lipoic acid alongside complementary antioxidant micronutrients.
How does the sodium-stabilized R-form of lipoic acid compare to standard racemic ALA?
Should I take this liquid supplement with food or on an empty stomach?
Can high doses of alpha lipoic acid affect my blood sugar or thyroid medications?
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What Are the Benefits of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid?
Based on proven scientific research
Nerve HealthStrong
Antioxidant SupportStrong
Metabolic FunctionModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Unknown R-Alpha Lipoic Acid?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Alpha lipoic acid at 600 mg daily is generally well tolerated, but can cause mild gastrointestinal upset, heartburn, or nausea in sensitive individuals.
•Alpha lipoic acid can enhance insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose levels, potentially compounding the effects of diabetic medications and causing hypoglycemia.
•High doses of lipoic acid may alter thyroid hormone levels or interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapies.
•Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established for high-dose R-alpha lipoic acid supplementation; professional guidance is advised.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Phosphatidylcholine (from non-gmo sunflower oil)
Low RiskVegetable glycerin
Low RiskPurified water
Low RiskCitric acid
Low RiskStevia leaf extract
Low RiskNatural strawberry flavor
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Unknown R-Alpha Lipoic Acid?
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
50 mg
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
10 mg
Vitamin B12
120 mcg
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (equivalent to 660mg sodium-stabilized form)
600 mg
Turmeric Extract (95% Standardized Curcuminoids)
100 mg
Selenium (from selenium amino acid chelate)
100 mcg
Phosphatidylcholine (from Non-GMO Sunflower Oil)
Vegetable Glycerin
Purified Water
Citric Acid
Stevia Leaf Extract
Natural Strawberry Flavor
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in R-Alpha Lipoic Acid compare to the research.
•R-Alpha Lipoic Acid: 600 mg per serving, within the studied range (600-1,663 mg/day).
•Vitamin B12: 120 mcg per serving, covers the daily reference intake but below the therapeutic studied range (500-1,000 mcg/day).
•Selenium: 100 mcg per serving, within the studied range (55-200 mcg/day); Turmeric Extract 100 mg per serving below studied range (500-2,000 mg/day).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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