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... According to the label, that supplement is regular R-Lipoic acid. It's not Na-R-lipoate. In addition, cheaper is not always better with supplements. There are many companies ...

... too: https://www.amazon.com/Stabilized-R-Alpha-Increased-Absorption-R-Lipoate/dp/B07DP8DHBH/ The Life Extension Super R-Lipoic product that Jaded posted, as well as the supplement I take, Doctor's Best Stabilized ...

I take this one and on closer inspection I think it might be Na- RALA - see the back. https://www.lifeextensioneurope.com/super-r-lipoic-acid-eu Yes, that's the stabilized version with better absorption. The brand I take suggests taking it on an empty stomach. Do you do that? I take mine ...

Hi Jaded,

Jaded wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:33 pm Still it is interesting that the R lipoic acid I just paid a fortune for isn't well absorbed.

I would keep it refrigerated. Perhaps you can find a local supplier of Na-R-Lipoate once you've finished your current supply of R-Lipoic acid.

... for posting. Here are some of my thoughts on the video. Regarding R-Lipoic acid, it’s been known since the 1950’s that R-Lipoic acid easily polymerizes ... https://tinyurl.com/lipoic-acid-polymers A better form is Na-R-Lipoate which is the sodium salt of R-Lipoic acid. It’s sold as stabilized ...

... A once a month injection of Kesimpta would be no big deal for me. Lipoic acid seems promising. I just want to see some phase 3 studies. Dennis ... A phase 3 study is unlikely. Lipoic acid and Na-R-Lipoate are both available as OTC supplements. As such, there’s little financial ...

... : Ninety-six articles were summarized in this narrative review. In total 21 categories of nutrients and phytonutrients were included, i.e., α-lipoic acid, Bacopa monnieri, B vitamins, cholinergic precursors, vitamin D, vitamin E, Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, lion's mane mushroom, N-acetyl cysteine, ...

... be easier than getting an infusion. Also, if you’re not taking Na-R-Lipoate then you might want to add it to your regimen. It seems to do fairly ... Here’s a link to news about a small phase 2 study which found that lipoic acid prevented atrophy better than Ocrevus. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318225 ...

... food, e.g., B vitamins, and some are best without, e.g., probiotics and lipoic acid. There are other things to consider as well such as the form ... in. For example, is your lipoic acid “alpha lipoic acid” or is it Na-R-Lipoate? Supplements labeled as alpha lipoic acid are a 50/50 mix of the ...

See my recent post in the Natural Approach forum.

Design, synthesis and evaluation of alpha lipoic acid derivatives to treat multiple sclerosis-associated central neuropathic pain

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Na-R-lipoic acid is better absorbed than R-lipoic acid

Lipoic Acid: R vs. S

Design, synthesis and evaluation of alpha lipoic acid derivatives to treat multiple sclerosis-associated central neuropathic pain Bioorg Med Chem. 2022 Sep 1;69:116889. Multiple sclerosis-associated central neuropathic pain (MS-CNP) is difficult ...

I also take Na-R-Lipoate. It’s the sodium salt of R-Lipoic Acid. The R form is the natural form found in the body. The sodium salt form is stabilized so it prevents ...

I have tried alpha lipoic acid several times and even up to a week and always get the worst insomnia, even ... is either the sodium or potassium salt of lipoic acid. This is the form I use, Na-R-Lipoate. It has the advantage that it has much greater bioavailability.

I have tried alpha lipoic acid several times and even up to a week and always get the worst insomnia, even if I take it early in the day... I don't see everyone mentioning this so it probably varies with the person. Or maybe I just ...