Thorne Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300 mg

Thorne · Capsule · 300 mg

Price/day

€0.63

Dose

300 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€38.00

NSF Certified

Transparency Index

8.7/10

Recommended A solid price-quality combination for athletes or users seeking high-dose, doping-safe ALA.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

ALA supports mitochondrial metabolism and has clinical evidence in neuropathy treatment.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.63 per 300 mg in NSF quality is strong value.

Product quality 9.0/10

Thorne uses quality-focused raw materials and avoids unnecessary excipients.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Clearly states 300 mg ALA per capsule with no proprietary blends.

Third-party testing 10.0/10

NSF Certified for Sport guarantees independent batch testing.

Product Description

Each capsule delivers 300 mg alpha-lipoic acid with no additional active ingredients. Manufactured at Thorne’s NSF-certified facility in South Carolina.

What We Like

NSF Certified for Sport
300 mg matches typical study doses
No fillers except hypromellose

What We’re Missing

Not vegan (gelatin capsule)
Sulfur odor is typical for ALA
No sustained release, so 2–3 servings per day needed

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule two to three times daily between meals; take with food if stomach sensitivity occurs.

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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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