Metabolic & Longevity Catalysts
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Alpha-lipoic acid (R/S or R-ALA)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Blood-sugar & antioxidant support
What it does
Alpha-lipoic acid is a compound your cells use to help turn glucose into energy, and it doubles as a versatile antioxidant, one of the few that works in both the watery and fatty parts of a cell. It's studied most for supporting healthy blood sugar.
The science
Evidence detail is not yet available for this ingredient.
Most relevant for
Blood-sugar & antioxidant support
Key references
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