Super R-Lipoic Acid
240 mg, 60 vegetarian capsules
Item # 01208 |
Lipoic acid is a vital “co-factor” for
enzymatic reactions within the mitochondria, helping to optimize energy
conversion. It possesses unique properties that specifically slow
mitochondrial aging by preventing release of mutagenic oxidants. Recent
research further reveals lipoic acid’s ability to alleviate
mitochondrial dysfunction in aging cells (thus improving mitochondrial
function).
Published studies have shown the critical
importance of lipoic acid in cellular energy maintenance, and our
best-selling Super R-Lipoic Acid provides more of the active "R" form
than conventional alpha-lipoic acid products.
The sodium salt of R-lipoic acid, which is the
form used in Super R-Lipoic Acid, achieves 10-30 times higher peak blood
levels than pure R-lipoic acid.
Super R-Lipoic Acid Benefits:
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Supports healthy mitochondrial function
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Preserves youthful cellular energy
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Helps protect against oxidative stress
Next Generation Antioxidant
Through dedicated research and development, a
highly absorbable form of R-lipoic acid has been discovered, and it is
an antioxidant powerhouse. Through an innovative process, the
biologically active "R" form of lipoic acid is converted to sodium-R-lipoate,
which in a human study, achieved higher peak blood levels than pure R-lipoic
acid.
Product Details
R-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that
supports healthy mitochondria, preserves youthful cellular energy and
helps protect against oxidative stress.
"R" Lipoic Acid is Biologically Active
Alpha-lipoic acid, the universal antioxidant,
consists of two different forms, "R" and "S," which have different
properties. The "R" form is the biologically active component (native
to the body) that is responsible for lipoic acid’s phenomenal
antioxidant effect. The "S" form is not very biologically active. Alpha-lipoic
acid supplements typically 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.
The human body normally produces and uses the "R"
form of lipoic acid. R-lipoic acid helps support a healthy inflammatory
response, is an excellent free radical scavenger and has been shown to
be more bioavailable than the combined "R" and "S" forms that ordinarily
comprise alpha-lipoic acid supplements. Sodium-R-Lipoate is the "Next-Generation"
Antioxidant
Through dedicated research and development, a
novel form of R-lipoic acid has been developed and is seen as an
antioxidant powerhouse. An innovative process converts the biologically
active "R" form of lipoic acid to sodium-R-lipoate, which in a human
study, achieved higher peak blood levels than pure R-lipoic acid.
Not only does this newer lipoic acid formulation
reach higher peak blood levels, it also achieves them sooner, ensuring
rapid uptake from the plasma into the tissues.4 A study showed that
after oral ingestion of Super R-Lipoic Acid, sodium-R-lipoate reached
peak plasma concentrations within just 10-20 minutes of
supplementation.
Enhanced Antioxidant Activity
Unlike other forms of lipoic acid, sodium-R-lipoate
is more stable in the body. The increased stability of this enhanced
formulation is the reason for its greater absorption and bioavailability
compared with R-lipoic acid.
The superior antioxidant effects of R-lipoic acid
are already well-known for supporting healthy mitochondrial function.
Now, Super R-Lipoic Acid provides even more benefits for preserving
youthful cellular energy levels.
BENEFITS OF LIPOIC ACID:
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Reduces oxidative stress in the body via
powerful antioxidant activity
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Improves several components of the
metabolic syndrome—a combination of risk factors that increases
one’s risk for diabetes
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Reduces blood pressure
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Reduces insulin resistance
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Improves the lipid profile
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Reduces weight
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Increases insulin sensitivity
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Improves diabetic neuropathy
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Protects against cataract formation
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Improves visual function in glaucoma
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Helps prevents retinal cell death when
combined with vitamin E in retinitis pigmentosa
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Reduces brain damage after a stroke
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Prevents bone loss, possibly through an
anti-inflammatory effect
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Removes toxic metals from the body
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Reduces frequency and intensity of
migraines
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Improves skin texture
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