Alpha Lipoic Acid vs NA-R-ALA

Comment · Fri, August 19, 2016 · 7 pts

There is ZERO reason to buy racemic ALA, and even less reason to buy regular R-ALA. Straight R-ALA has even worse bioavailability than racemic, and Na-R-ALA has much better bioavailability, peak plasma levels, and AUC th

Comment · Sat, August 20, 2016 · 1 pts

It's not horseshit. It's just not nearly as effective as Na-R-ALA. It's similar to how I would never take Magnesium Oxide, since Magnesium Glycinate is much more bioavailable. I choose to only sell Na-R-ALA, but you will

Comment · Sat, August 20, 2016 · 2 pts

That risk is really only there if you have the allele predisposing you to it. It's an immune response. I am not sure of how to mitigate it, though.

Comment · Sat, August 20, 2016 · 1 pts

For alpha lipoic acid in general? It's a very good antioxidant. It helps the body utilize glucose better. It protects against cataract formation. It's neuroprotective. It supports bone density. It chelates heavy metals.