R-dihydro Lipoic Acid 150 mg. 60 caps.

When alpha-lipoic acid (which consists of 50 percent “R” lipoic acid and 50 percent “S” lipoic acid) is ingested, it is first converted to its reduced form, R-dihydro-lipoic acid where the main action of lipoic acid is initiated.

R-dihydro-lipoic acid is the reduced (or active) form of R-lipoic acid. R-dihydro-lipoic acid produces the majority of the results attributed to R-lipoic acid and alpha-lipoic acid. When R-dihydro-lipoic acid reacts with a free radical, it is oxidized back to R-lipoic acid, thus making possible the redox cycle of R-lipoic and R-dihydro-lipoic acids at the cellular level. (NADH then reduces R-lipoic back to R-dihydro-lipoic acid.)

By consuming R-dihydro-lipoic acid, you are obtaining the form of R-lipoic acid that is immediately available to cells, without first having to be reduced. R-dihydro-lipoic acid is only available in softgel capsules, because it is a liquid and must be kept sealed from air.

Free Radical Scavenger

The biggest source of free radicals in your body are your cellular "power plants," the mitochondria. They are both the origin, and the target, of most of the free radical damage in the body. As we age, our mitochondria become less and less efficient, generating less and less energy while creating more and more free radicals.

R(+)-lipoic acid, in animal experiments and in test-tube studies, makes mitochondria more efficient, so that they produce more energy and create fewer free radicals.
S(-)-lipoic acid does not have these effects, and may antagonize the action of R(+)-lipoic acid.

These benefits have a real impact on the organism. Animals undergoing a simulated heart attack recover heart function more rapidly when infused with R(+)-lipoic acid; S(-)-lipoic acid has no effect.

Old animals supplemented with lipoic acid look better and are more active. S(-)-lipoic acid does not have these effects.

A Super Antioxidant

Lipoic acid is known as a powerful and versatile antioxidant .
R(+)-lipoic acid is more easily absorbed and taken into the cells than S(-)-lipoic acid.
Both forms of lipoic acid can be made more powerful by "charging" them up into their DHLA form. R(+)-lipoic acid is "upgraded" much more rapidly than S(-)-lipoic acid.
Many studies have found that R(+)-lipoic acid provides much more effective protection than S(-)-lipoic acid or the racemate. In some cases, the S(-)-lipoic acid actually counteracts the effects of R(+)-lipoic acid.

Glucose Metabolism

Insulin resistance, in which the cells of the body stop responding properly to the hormone insulin, happens to some degree in almost all of us as we age.

Insulin resistance causes higher levels of insulin, blood sugar, and free fatty acids, all of which are threats to your health.

Lipoic acid has been used to support healthy blood sugar metabolism. Scientists have compared the effects of the two "lipoic acid" molecules seperately.

R(+)-lipoic acid has emerged as the active ingredient in the racemate. R(+)-lipoic acid fights all of the major effects of insulin resistance. The S(-)-form either does not help in these areas, or even makes things worse.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings per Container: 60
Amount per Serving
R-Dihydro Lipoic Acid	150 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, MCT oil, vitamin E, rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate.

Dosage and Use

Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
"R"-lipoic acid is converted by the body into the native and most biologically active form, “R”-dihydro-lipoic acid. This product contains only the “R”-dihydro-lipoic acid form for optimal antioxidant protection. The unique two-piece liquid capsule technology provides an air-tight delivery system for “R”-dihydro-lipoic acid which is only available in liquid form.*

Warnings

Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
If you have a bad reaction to this product, discontinue use.
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Warning: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program. Some of these products are not recommended for individuals under the age of 18.

This page was last modified on Thursday December 13, 2007