A newly discovered form of R-lipoic acid is being hailed as the "next-generation" antioxidant powerhouse. This breakthrough occurred by converting the biologically active "R" form of lipoic acid to sodium-R-lipoic acid, which is absorbed up to 21 times better in the body than pure R-lipoic acid.1 Not only does the new lipoic acid formulation reach higher peak blood levels2, it also achieves them up to 12 times faster than R-lipoic acid, ensuring rapid uptake from the plasma into the tissues.3 A recent study showed that oral ingestion of Super R-lipoic acid reached peak plasma concentrations within just 10-20 minutes of supplementation.2 What's more, unlike other forms of lipoic acid, Super R-lipoic acid is more stable in the body. The increased stability of this enhanced formulation is the reason for its greater absorption and bioavailability compared with R-lipoic acid. The superior antioxidant effects of R-lipoic acid are already well known for supporting healthy mitochondrial function. Now, Super R-lipoic acid provides more potent benefits for preserving youthful cellular energy levels.
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Life Extention Super R-lipoic AcidJul 15, 2011
By pc I recently purchased these from, Amazon.com and I am a very happy and pleased customer. These are great to take if you suffer from neuropathy in you feet and hands like I do. These are rapid release capsules, and they go to work in the body very quickly. They are the only product that gives me relief from pain, tingling, and numbness in my nerve endings. Regular lipoic acid won't bring relief, but these rapid release do. If you suffer from neuropathy, you need to take these pronto. I can now sleep better, because of these wonderful capsules. They are cheaper on line than at the health food store, and they work just as well.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
effectiveDec 13, 2009
By k i use this to keep blood sugar in check and it's been wonderful. this brand is one of the only i can find with the higher dose per capsule. i've veered off to other brands at times but haven't gotten the same results- i can tell by whether or not i break out after having sugar. it's also a good anti-inflammatory.
i would recommend trying a r-lipoic product to those with adult acne (other medical conditions and health allowing). mine was due to dietary sensitivities/allergies, sugar being one (other common ones are hormonal triggers like soy, peanuts, and milk containing rbst). after going sugar-free for almost two years with noted improvement, i added this and can now have sugar without skin issues. in addition to having eliminated my other dietary triggers, this has been the product, after years of dermatologists and prescriptions, which transformed my skin. even if that's not what one's taking it for, it is effective.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Didn't really seem to have any impactOct 07, 2011
By Marie I did a lot of reading up on Rlipoic and Alphalipoic acids and everythign i read pointed to rlipoic as being superior. I didn't have that experience. i take it for inflammation and antioxidant benefits and skin care. I switched back to alpha lipic and am having better results. the brand i take is Bluebonnet and it seems to be a lot more effective.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
the label may not be the only thing you need to look atAug 02, 2011
By E. Lusignan
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There is a lot being made about the label being deceptive and I suppose to some people they might see it that way. I would prefer to look at how much of the active material I get and compare prices based on that. If you do it that way you will find out that Dr. Best costs more then the life extension version for the equivalent amount of active material I'm comparing both at the subscribed price.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
R-ALA Super Anti-oxidantNov 04, 2011
By j-fit Where to begin. When buying ALA, you need to get the R- form as it is better recognized/utilized by the body. Regular ALA is the S-form.
Spend the extra money for the R- version and if you can like this brand the Na-R form as the salt form makes it even better utilized.
ALA has a ton of health benefit, from: lowering blood sugar, being one of the strongest anti-oxidants, helping with skin health and we've been giving it to our dog as well that is undergoing chemo.
Life Extension is usually rather expensive when compared to some other high quality brands, but this one was the cheapest when compared.
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