Info: 60 Veg. Capsules - 600 mg
This Protocol for Life Balance ALA formula is our highest potency available of Alpha Lipoic Acid, and it also includes grape seed and black pepper extracts for a synergistic effect and additional antioxidant protection.
Info: 60 Veg. Capsules - 600 mg
This Protocol for Life Balance ALA formula is our highest potency available of Alpha Lipoic Acid, and it also includes grape seed and black pepper extracts for a synergistic effect and additional antioxidant protection.
Product Notes:
Alpha-lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant which is soluble both in fat and in water, which enables it to quench free radicals both inside and outside of cells and aid other vitamins in their antioxidant activities. It also has a metabolic function, to help provide energy to the cells.
Related Products: Also see NOW Alpha Lipoic Acid and AOR R-Lipoic Acid.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
600 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid
30 mg Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera)
5 mg BioPerine Piperine (Piper nigrum, Fruit)
Other Ingredients: Veg. capsule (hypromellose, water), Cellulose, Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
Suggested Usage:
Take 1 capsule daily, with meals. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Do not use Protocol Alpha Lipoic Acid capsules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult with a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are currently taking any oral prescription medications or have diabetes or thyroid disorder. Discontinue use if skin rash or allergic reaction occurs.
Grape anthocyanins might inhibit the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus; avoid use with Lactobacillus acidophilus. Orally, skin rash has been reported after use of alpha-lipoic acid. Adverse effects are more common in patients receiving high intravenous dose.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80006315.
Supporting Science:
Ghibu, Stéliana et al. “Antioxidant properties of an endogenous thiol: Alpha-lipoic acid, useful in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.” Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 2009.
Packer, Lester, and Enrique Cadenas. “Lipoic acid: energy metabolism and redox regulation of transcription and cell signaling.” Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2011.
Rochette, Luc et al. “Alpha-lipoic acid: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential in diabetes.” Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 2015.