Alpha Lipoic Acid
300 mg
Structure / FunctionAlpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidantA protector molecule — it steps in and defuses the unstable particles that would otherwise wear your cells down. your body makes on its own. An antioxidant helps calm free radicalsUnstable particles your body makes just from normal living (plus stress and pollution) that slowly damage cells over time — a bit like rust on metal., the unstable molecules that build up as your cells do their everyday work. It helps your body's everyday cellular defense work the way it normally does.
Alpha-lipoic acid works in two ways. It can grab free radicalsUnstable particles your body makes just from normal living (plus stress and pollution) that slowly damage cells over time — a bit like rust on metal. directly, in both the watery and the fatty parts of your cells. It also helps recharge your body's other antioxidantA protector molecule — it steps in and defuses the unstable particles that would otherwise wear your cells down.s, like glutathioneYour body's master antioxidant — it mops up the everyday wear that would otherwise damage your cells., vitamin C, and vitamin E, so your antioxidants can be used again and again through the day.
Evidence · 3 studies
- Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant your body makes. It helps calm free radicals. This is part of normal cellular defense. Tripathi AK, et al. Rev Bras Farmacogn, 2023. PMID 36778891PubMed →
- Alpha-lipoic acid helps your body recycle its own antioxidants. This includes glutathione and vitamins C and E. Jeffrey S, et al. Curr Diabetes Rev, 2021. PMID 33461470PubMed →
- Biotin is a B vitamin that supports normal energy and macronutrient metabolism. Solvik BS, et al. Food Nutr Res, 2024. PMID 38327992PubMed →
