To answer many common questions about lipoic acid, in a way that is convenient and accessible, we’ve grouped them according to the following categories:
There is no standardized definition for the term “pharmaceutical grade.” However, we manufacture our products with the utmost concern for product purity, quality, and safety.
We recommend that most of our products be stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Our Bio-Enhanced® R-Lipoic Acid is available in two water-soluble products:
The benefit of water-soluble R-Lipoic Acid salts is that they are absorbed quickly and are therefore fast-acting.
R-Dihydrolipoic Acid is the reduced (has electrons added) form of R-Lipoic Acid. When R-DHLA is oxidized (has electrons removed) R-Lipoic Acid is produced.
Currently there are no established daily doses for supplementation. However, GeroNova scientists and medical advisors currently believe the optimal dosing strategy is 100-600 mg/day.
It will vary depending on your current nutritional state, dosage, and current health. We often hear that our customers “feel better” and experience “clearer thinking” and “enhanced well being” within 2 weeks. For optimal results, we recommend you take our R-Lipoic Acid daily for at least two months to evaluate their benefits.
Lipoic Acid is a vitamin-like substance naturally produced by the human body. In addition to neutralizing dangerous free radicals, lipoic Acid is also essential for the production of cellular energy.*
Alpha-lipoic acid consists of a 50/50 mixture of the R- (natural) and S- (unnatural) forms (enantiomers). It is the most widely available commercial form of lipoic acid. R-Lipoic Acid is the form of lipoic acid that occurs naturally in plants, animals and the body and is responsible for the specific beneficial effects of alpha lipoic acid.
R-Lipoic Acid, is the natural form of Lipoic Acid — the exact type the body makes and requires. R Lipoic is significantly more potent than Alpha Lipoic because the body “recognizes” it and “knows” how to use it.
Research indicates that not only does the human body have difficulty absorbing the unnatural (S) version; it may actually inhibit the most essential properties of natural R-Lipoic Acid!
Other benefits include:
For diabetics, it’s recommended to take R-lipoic acid on an empty stomach, 1/2 hour – 2 hours before a meal, or 3 hours after, preferably in the morning to early afternoon.
If not diabetic, it can be taken anytime, with food or on an empty stomach. The absorption will be slower with food, but the efficacy will not be affected.
Bio-Enhanced® R-Lipoic Acid is formulated using a unique stabilization process that ensures maximum absorption. Pharmacokinetic data has shown that our Bio-Enhanced® R-Lipoic Acid products have 40x the absorption rate of unstabilized RLA.
Without special processing, R-Lipoic Acid is highly unstable and difficult to absorb. In fact, only a very small percentage of unstabilized R-Lipoic Acid can actually be absorbed.
Plus, unstabilized R-Lipoic Acid can also contain harmful heavy metals and residual solvents that are very difficult to remove. The processing and stabilization of GeroNova’s products removes all traces of residual solvents from the raw material.
For diabetics, it’s recommended to take R-lipoic acid on an empty stomach, 1/2 hour – 2 hours before a meal, or 3 hours after, preferably in the morning to early afternoon.
If not diabetic, it can be taken anytime, with food or on an empty stomach. The absorption will be slower with food, but the efficacy will not be affected.
* This statement has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
