Now Foods, Alpha Lipoic Acid, 250 mg, 60 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid – 250 mg in one vegetable capsule

Now Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid is a food supplement in which each vegetable capsule contains 250 mg of alpha-lipoic acid. The recommended daily dose is one capsule, so the container of 60 capsules holds 60 daily doses and, with regular use, lasts about two months. Besides the active ingredient, the capsule contains rice flour as a filler and small amounts of anti-caking agents. The capsule shell is made of plant polysaccharides, which makes the product suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The product is developed and manufactured by the US company NOW Foods, which has been making food supplements since 1968.

What is alpha-lipoic acid?

Alpha-lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, is a sulphur-containing organic compound: its molecule has a chain of eight carbon atoms and a ring formed by two sulphur atoms. The human body produces alpha-lipoic acid itself in very small amounts, and small quantities are also obtained from food – for example spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and tomatoes. In food, alpha-lipoic acid is mostly bound to proteins, whereas in a food supplement it is in free form. One capsule contains 250 mg of alpha-lipoic acid. No nutrient reference value has been established for alpha-lipoic acid, which is why the %NRV column of the nutrition table shows two asterisks.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day and swallow it with a glass of water. The recommended daily dose is one capsule and it must not be exceeded. If you use other food supplements containing alpha-lipoic acid at the same time, take their amounts into account too. After opening, keep the container in a cool, dry place and close the lid tightly after each use.

Key features

• 250 mg alpha-lipoic acid – in one capsule, i.e. per daily dose.
• 1 capsule a day – simple dosing.
• 60 capsules – 60 daily doses, or about two months' supply.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of plant polysaccharides.
• Suitable for vegans – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
• Made in the USA – brand: NOW Foods.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid is suitable for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with alpha-lipoic acid and prefer simple dosing – one capsule a day. Thanks to the vegetable capsule and a formula without animal-derived ingredients, the product is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The product is intended for adults only. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients and quality

The capsule content consists of alpha-lipoic acid and rice flour, and the capsule shell is made of plant polysaccharides. Magnesium salts of fatty acids and silicon dioxide are used as anti-caking agents. The product is manufactured in a facility that also processes ingredients containing wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts, so it may contain traces of them. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Country of origin: United States of America. Brand: NOW Foods.