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Alpha lipoic acid from Viridian, Solgar, Lamberts, Biocare and HealthAid – 200mg and 300mg, and Biocare's combination with acetyl carnitine.
Also sold as thioctic acid, which is the same compound under a different name. It has no permitted health claim, so this page describes it and no more.
Viridian Alpha Lipoic Acid delivers 200mg of alpha lipoic acid per capsule, a compound found naturally in the body and in every cell, in a base of ...
View full detailsThis product contains a potent combination of acetyl carnitine and alpha lipoic acid, two powerful antioxidants. Each capsule provides 300mg of...
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View full detailsAlpha lipoic acid is a compound the body makes in small amounts and which also occurs in food. It is unusual in being soluble in both water and fat, which is the property most often mentioned about it.
Lamberts label theirs thioctic acid, which is the same thing. If you are comparing products and one name looks unfamiliar, that is why.
The shelf runs 200mg to 300mg. Biocare combine theirs with acetyl carnitine, which is a common pairing in this corner of the market.
Compare cost per capsule at the strength you want rather than pot price, since the counts differ considerably between brands.
Most people take it with food. If you are on prescribed medication of any kind, ask your pharmacist before starting – that is not boilerplate here, as alpha lipoic acid is one worth checking on specifically.
Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding without advice. If you are managing any diagnosed condition, speak to your GP rather than adding it on your own.
Yes, it is the same compound under a different name.
Most people do. Follow the amount on the pack.
Compare cost per capsule at the strength you want rather than the price of the pot, since counts vary a lot.
Ask your pharmacist first. This is one genuinely worth checking rather than assuming.
