Suggested Use: 1-2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals
R-Lipoic Acid (stabilized) -
This potassium salt of R-lipoic acid provides a highly stable and bioavailable form of R-lipoic acid, with the potential for enhanced antioxidant protection and metabolic support. Potassium-R-lipoate is a highly bioavailable and stable potassium salt of R-lipoic acid. Regular R-lipoic acid is heat sensitive and may polymerize extensively, decreasing its absorption significantly. In fact, regular R-lipoic acid may need to be refrigerated and may only have a shelf life of six months.
What Is It?
Sodium R-alpha-lipoic acid is a highly bioavailable and
stabilized form of R-lipoic acid. Regular R-lipoic acid is
heat sensitive and may polymerize extensively, decreasing
its absorption significantly. In real-time stability tests,
sodium R-lipoic remained stable for 12 months. The
natural R isomer of alpha-lipoic acid may provide
enhanced antioxidant activity, energy production, and
general metabolic function.*
Uses For R-lipoic acid (stabilized)
Nerve Health: In a recent in vitro study at the Buck
Institute for Aging in California, R-lipoic acid moderated
oxidative stress in neurons. A related study demonstrates
the ability of R-lipoic acid to support memory tasks
in animals by supporting mitochondrial function and
protecting cells from free radicals.*
Glucose Metabolism: An animal study suggested that
R-lipoic acid supported healthy glucose metabolism.
Additional studies suggest that R-lipoic acid promotes
glucose metabolism in skeletal muscle.*
Antioxidant Support: A University of California
Berkeley study indicates that R-lipoic acid may be
protective against age-related oxidative stress in the
liver. Furthermore, a study at Oregon State University
established a potential role for R-lipoic acid in protecting
the heart from age-related oxidative stress.*
What Is The Source?
Pure Encapsulations R-Lipoic Acid (stabilized)
delivers 100 mg of actual R-lipoic acid per
capsule from 143 mg of synthetically derived
sodium R-alpha-lipoic acid
Sodium is from sodium carbonate
Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine
cellulose.
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 1-2 capsules per day,
in divided doses, with meals.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or
Precautions?
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking
this product. R-lipoic acid may cause gastrointestinal
discomfort in some individuals and should always be taken
with meals. In rare cases, R-lipoic acid may also cause skin
rash in sensitive individuals.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
People taking anti-diabetic medications or medications
for thyroid disease should be monitored by a health care
professional.
Supplement Facts:Suggested Use: 1-2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals
| Ingredients | AMT | %DV |
|---|
| R-Lipoic acid | 100 mg | - |
| Sodium | 14 mg | - |
Other Ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), sodium carbonate, ascorbyl palmitate
(-) There is no %DV or the manufactuer has not provided this data.
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