Alpha-lipoic acid consists of two different forms that have vastly different properties. The R form is the biologically active component that is responsible for lipoic acids phenomenal antioxidant effect. The S form is produced from chemical manufacture and is not very biologically active. Typical alpha-lipoic acid supplements consist of the R and S form in a 50/50 ratio. That means a 100 mg alpha-lipoic acid supplement is providing 50 mg of the biologically active R form.
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papatoony 1 year ago
Alpha-lipoic acid consists of two different forms that have vastly different properties. The R form is the biologically active component that is responsible for lipoic acids phenomenal antioxidant effect. The S form is produced from chemical manufacture and is not very biologically active. Typical alpha-lipoic acid supplements consist of the R and S form in a 50/50 ratio. That means a 100 mg alpha-lipoic acid supplement is providing 50 mg of the biologically active R form.
123darwin123 2 years ago
this is one item you need! I take it daily, I highly recommend it.
happygalmarried 3 years ago
I take 300 mg ALA for my type 2 diabetes. My fingers no longer tingle and I used to have painful feet. No more! I buy the ALA with Biotin in it.
susique333 3 years ago