Alpha lipoic acid along with vitamins C and E are the body’s main line of defense against free radicals. Alpha lipoic acid has been identified as the ideal antioxidant as unlike vitamin C which is water soluble, or vitamin E which is fat soluble, it has the ability to neutralize free radicals both in lipids as well as in the aqueous parts of a cells.
Alpha lipoic acid is composed of two different types of forms (isomers)the ‘R’ and ‘S’ type which exhibit very different properties. The ‘R’ type is its biological active form (native tothehuman body) responsible for its antioxidant properties, while the ‘S’ type is chemically manufactured and is not highly biologically active.
Supplements of lipoic acid are composed of an ‘S&R’ typein a 50:50ratio meaning that a lipoic acid supplement contains 50% of the active ‘R’ type. The human body normally produces and uses the ‘R’ type of lipoic acid. The ‘R’ type of lipoic acid significantly relieves inflammatory conditions and has proven to be significantly more potent than the combined ‘R&S’type thatis found in alpha lipoic acid. Life Extension’s food supplements contain the ‘R’ type of lipoic acid which exhibits the highest bioavailability, stability and strength.
The ‘R’ type of lipoic acidfound in our supplements is10 to 30 times more powerful than other forms of lipoic acid and reaches its maximum strength within 10 to 20 minutes from intake. Its increased stability is the reason behind this powerful and rapid absorption.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule
Amount Per Serving
- Sodium 30 mg
- Bio-Enhanced® Stabilized Na-RALA sodium R-lipoate (providing 240 mg of R-Lipoic acid) 300 mg
Other ingredients: rice flour, vegetable cellulose (capsule), L-Leucine.
WARNING
-Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. -Food supplements should not be used as a substitute to a balanced diet. -Keep away from small children. -This product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of human disease. -Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, taking any medication or have any health problems.
Notification number of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) 51635/7-8-2006 .The notification number in the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) does not serve as a distribution permit from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA)
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