R-Alpha Lipoic Acid + C, Liposomal, 250 ml

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid + C is a liquid, liposomal supplement containing R-alpha-lipoic acid and vitamin C. Each of the 25 daily doses provides 100 mg of R-alpha-lipoic acid and 650 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.

What is R-alpha-lipoic acid?

Alpha-lipoic acid is a sulphur-containing compound that the body produces in small amounts itself and which occurs naturally in foods such as spinach, broccoli and offal. The compound exists in two enantiomers, R and S. ActiNovo uses exclusively the R-form, which is the one that occurs naturally in the body, rather than the cheaper, synthetic mixture of both. This is a quality choice that, as a customer, you would otherwise rarely be able to tell from the label.

How to take R-Alpha Lipoic Acid + C

• Take 10 ml daily with a meal.
• Choose morning or evening, whichever suits you best.
• The bottle contains 25 doses and should be stored in a cool place once opened.
• Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Both lipoic acid and vitamin C are encapsulated in liposomes made from sunflower phospholipids, and the dose can be taken straight from the spoon or mixed into a glass of water. The taste is tangy with the characteristic, slightly sulphurous note from the lipoic acid; juice rounds it off nicely if you prefer.

Lipoic acid is unique in that it is soluble in both water and fat, whereas most other substances are soluble in only one. However, the amounts found in the diet are very small, which is precisely why supplements exist; a single dose provides a fixed, declared amount that the diet cannot match in practice. Choose a regular meal to take your spoonful with, so that the habit becomes second nature over the full 25 days. The bottle comes with a measuring cup and should be kept in the fridge once opened, alongside the other bottles in the range.

For those who care about the science

If you’re interested in the details behind liposomal supplements, our guide to liposomes explains how phospholipids carry the active ingredients. If you’d like to take a full dose of vitamin C alongside this, it’s available as Liposomal Vitamin C with 1000 mg per dose.