NOW Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid 300

NOW Foods · Capsule · 300 mg

Price/day

€0.26

Dose

300 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€31.00

Transparency Index

7.4/10

Recommended High serving count and flexible dosing make this product broadly applicable.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

ALA has human study data for neuropathy and glucose control.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.26 per 300 mg is excellent.

Product quality 7.0/10

GMP-synthesized, contains both isomers (R/S racemic mix).

Label honesty 8.0/10

Clearly states the R/S standard form.

Third-party testing 6.0/10

In-house testing; no USP or NSF seal.

Product Description

NOW delivers 300 mg racemic alpha-lipoic acid in plain cellulose capsules. The large serving count supports both a daily 300 mg dose and split dosing.

What We Like

120 servings per bottle
Vegan and gluten-free
Low price

What We’re Missing

R/S racemic mix — not pure R-isomer
Can cause heartburn when taken on an empty stomach

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule 30 minutes before eating, or well separated from mineral supplements.

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Ingredient dossier

Mitochondrial antioxidant with dual water/fat solubility. R-form significantly more bioavailable than racemic mixture. Evidence strongest for diabetic neuropathy.

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