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Life Extension Super R-lipoic Acid, Vegetarian Capsules, 300 mg, 60-Count

A newly discovered form of R-lipoic acid is being hailed as the “next-generation“ antioxidant powerhouse. This breakthrough occurred by converting the biologically active “R“ form of lipoic acid to sodium-R-lipoic acid, which is absorbed up to 21 times better in the body than pure R-lipoic acid.1 Not only does the new lipoic acid formulation reach higher peak blood levels2, it also achieves them up to 12 times faster than R-lipoic acid, ensuring rapid uptake from the plasma into the tissues.3 A recent study showed that oral ingestion of Super R-lipoic acid reached peak plasma concentrations within just 10-20 minutes of supplementation.2 What's more, unlike other forms of lipoic acid, Super R-lipoic acid 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 more potent benefits for preserving youthful cellular energy levels. References 1. Personal communication with Carlson D, 2008. 2. Carlson DA, Smith AR, Fischer SJ, Young KL, Packer L. Altern Med Rev. 2007 Dec;12(4):343-51. 3. Carlson D, Young KL, Fischer SJ, et al. CRC Press; March 2008, Chapter 5. Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule Servings Per Container 60 Amount Per Serving Sodium 35 mg Bio-Enhanced™, Stabilized Na-RALA® (as sodium R-lipoate providing 210 mg of R-Lipoic acid) 300 mg Other ingredients: rice flour, vegetable cellulose (capsule), vegetable magnesium stearate. Contains rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or corn. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
effective
By k
i use this to keep blood sugar in check and it's been wonderful. this brand is one of the only i can find with the higher dose per capsule. i've veered off to other brands at times but haven't gotten the same results- i can tell by whether or not i break out after having sugar. it's also a good anti-inflammatory.

i would recommend trying a r-lipoic product to those with adult acne (other medical conditions and health allowing). mine was due to dietary sensitivities/allergies, sugar being one (other common ones are hormonal triggers like soy, peanuts, and milk containing rbst). after going sugar-free for almost two years with noted improvement, i added this and can now have sugar without skin issues. in addition to having eliminated my other dietary triggers, this has been the product, after years of dermatologists and prescriptions, which transformed my skin. even if that's not what one's taking it for, it is effective.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
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By pc
I recently purchased these from, Amazon.com and I am a very happy and pleased customer. These are great to take if you suffer from neuropathy in you feet and hands like I do. These are rapid release capsules, and they go to work in the body very quickly. They are the only product that gives me relief from pain, tingling, and numbness in my nerve endings. Regular lipoic acid won't bring relief, but these rapid release do. If you suffer from neuropathy, you need to take these pronto. I can now sleep better, because of these wonderful capsules. They are cheaper on line than at the health food store, and they work just as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Didn't really seem to have any impact
By Marie
I did a lot of reading up on Rlipoic and Alphalipoic acids and everythign i read pointed to rlipoic as being superior. I didn't have that experience. i take it for inflammation and antioxidant benefits and skin care. I switched back to alpha lipic and am having better results. the brand i take is Bluebonnet and it seems to be a lot more effective.

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