Alpha-Lipoic Acid bulk powder
Product name: Alpha-Lipoic Acid bulk powder
Synonyms: α-Lipoic acid; ALA; Thioctic acid
Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder
CAS NO: 1077-28-7
MF：C8H1402S2
MW：206.33
Assay Determination: 99.0%～101.0% (dries basis)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid review /What is Alpha-Lipoic Acid ?
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a sulphur-containing antioxidant, which occurs naturally, in small amounts, in such foods as spinach, broccoli, beef, yeast, kidney, and heart. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is readily soluble in water and fat, enabling it to exert an antioxidant effect in almost any part of the body, including the brain. In the mitochondria, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can act both as an antioxidant, capable of recycling other antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin E, and as a coenzyme for key metabolic enzymes involved in energy production. In addition to its role as an antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) also raises the levels within cells of a substance called glutathione, which is critical for neural function, and aids in glycolysis, the first stages of breaking down carbohydrates for energy.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid you get as a supplement is usually a 50/50 mixture of R-(natural) and S-(unnatural) enantiomers.
S-Lipoic Acid (unnatural) may not produce the most essential properties of Lipoic Acid. R-Lipoic Acid (natural) is the form of lipoic acid occurring naturally in the human body, animals, and plants. This is the only form that functions as a co-factor for mitochondrial enzymes involved in energy production.
In a word, R-ALA is the only version available and the version your body needs. S-ALA is an unnatural byproduct of the manufacturing process. So unless the bottle specifically states 100% R-ALA, you’re getting a 50/50 blend.
How Alpha-lipoic Acid Works
In the human body, glucose is converted into energy inside mitochondria within cells. These activities that finally generate energy are carried out by specific enzymes. Enzymes are “biological catalysts,” substances that dramatically increase the rate of a chemical reaction. Alpha-lipoic acid functions as a co-enzyme for these enzymes. In other words, alpha-lipoic acid must be available for the enzyme to perform an activity and bring about the specific result.
Secondly, alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant, with powerful antioxidant capabilities equal to that of vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10. It is termed as a ‘universal’ antioxidant due to its unique ability to neutralize free radicals within aqueous and fat-containing regions of the cells, as well as in intracellular (inside the cell) and extracellular (outside the cell) environments.
Free radicals are constantly being produced in the body as a by-product of biochemical reactions. An antioxidant functions to remove these potentially damaging free radicals or oxidizing agents from the body. As noted earlier, if the body is unable to balance between the production of free radicals and their removal by antioxidants, it results in oxidative stress.
Alpha-lipoic Acid benefits/functions :
Improves Memory Loss
Alpha-Lipoic acid reverses memory loss by increasing acetylcholine levels in the hippocampus, improving cognitive function, learning, and memory.
Supports Sugar Metabolism
Type II diabetes is caused by insulin resistance. With reduced insulin, blood sugar levels rise, and consequently, ALA supplements can help decrease blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Powerful Antioxidant
Free radicals are compounds that cause oxidative damage to tissue in your body and, over time, this might leave you susceptible to everything from progressed or premature aging to cardiovascular disease to cancer.
Alpha lipoic acid is water and fat soluble, also, it can cross the blood-brain barrier, which makes ALA become a good antioxidant . Alpha lipoic acid helps eliminate free radicals and replenish other antioxidants so they can continue to get rid of free radicals.
ALA has also been found to detoxify or pull excess harmful metals from your body, including lead, mercury, and excess iron and copper. This prevents those harmful metals from causing damage to your body, especially to your neurological system.
Alpha lipoic acid recommended dosage
Dosage recommendations differ depending on who you ask, but below are some general guidelines that are within the safe range:
- 50–100 milligrams for antioxidant purposes in generally healthy adults
- 600–800 milligrams for patients with diabetes (divided into two doses, usually tablets are 30–50 milligrams each)
- 600–1,800 milligrams for patients with neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy (dosages this high should only be taken with supervision from a doctor)
According to researchers from Oregon State University, the amounts of lipoic acid available in dietary supplements (ranging in dosage from 200–600 milligrams) can be as much as 1,000 times greater than the amounts that could be obtained through someone’s diet alone! Taking ALA supplements with a meal is believed to decrease its bioavailability, so most experts recommend taking it on an empty stomach (or at least one hour before or after) for the best results.
Where to buy Alpha lipoic acid bulk powder?
Purelife Bioscience co., Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of Alpha lipoic acid bulk powder, Our specifications of ALA include:
- Alpha lipoic acid fine powder
- Alpha lipoic acid granular powder
- R-(+)-Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium
If you need pricing quotation, product docs or have any other technical questions, please kindly drop us an email at info@purelife-bio.com, we will reply to you within 12 hours.
