Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) (Thioctic Acid)

NOTICE! Notice: R-ALA (R-Alpha Lipoic Acid) has a low melting temperature such that the product you receive will likely not be a free flowing powder. No loss of potency or efficacy of R-ALA occurs after melting, however, once melted R-ALA will become a contiguous semi-solid rubbery mass. You may consider using scissors or a sharp knife to cut off from the R-ALA mass and weigh your desired serving amount. Note: Our current batch of R-ALA is already a semi-solid rubbery mass. What is Alpha Lipoic Acid? Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), also known as thioctic acid, is a derivative of caprylic acid, a saturated fatty acid and carboxylic acid. It’s a sulfur-containing compound that is essential for cellular respiration, which is a series of metabolic processes that converts the ener