What is Alpha R-Lipoic Acid (bioactive ARLA)?
Alpha R-Lipoic Acid is the natural, bio-identical form of ALA. Alpha R-Lipoic Acid contains no synthetic Alpha S-Lipoic Acid (ASLA). Regular Alpha Lipoic Acid contains 50% synthetic ASLA. Only Alpha R-Lipoic Acid has strong biological antioxidant enhancing properities and is important for cellular health. Alpha R-Lipoic Acid (bioactive ARLA): Alpha Lipoic acid is a naturally occurring chemical produced by every cell in the body. Alpha Lipoic Acid has been called the “metabolic antioxidant” by Dr. Lester Packer, considered one of the world’s leading experts in antioxidant research. Even though Lipoic acid is made naturally within the body there is good evidence that our bodies can lose the ability to synthesize enough Lipoic acid when we need it most. Also, the body produces small amounts of R-Lipoic acid necessary for metabolism, but this may not meet the needs of the body for free radical quenching. Supplementation may be beneficial and can produce profound therapeutic benefits. R-Lip
