- Active isomer of alpha lipoic acid
- Pure, isolated R isomer
- High bioavailability
Aliness Alpha Lipoic Acid R-ALA is a dietary supplement containing isolated isomer R of alpha lipoic acid, which is the active form of alpha lipoic acid.
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is also known as thioctic acid. ALA is classified as a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally produced in the body and is also found in some foods, such as broccoli.
ALA is a coenzyme for certain enzymes of the dehydrogenase group, involved in important metabolic processes. It is one of the primary antioxidants in the body.
The exclusively stable, active form of R-ALA
ALA exists in two chemical forms - the R (R-ALA) and S (S-ALA) enantiomers, which are mirror images of each other. The more potent biological activity is shown by the R isomer. The most common form of ALA is a mixture of R and S isomers (the so-called racemate), which also contains the much less active S-ALA form. The formulation contains only the R-ALA form, devoid of the S enantiomer.
In summary, Aliness Alpha Lipoic Acid R-ALA is a dietary supplement containing a stabilized form of lipoic acid.
