Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Capsules

Available Strengths: 600 mg

Reference Brands: -

Category: Nutraceuticals

Alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid) 600 mg capsules, racemic or R-form, for importers, distributors and pharmacy chains sourcing a food supplement or, where registered, a medicine-grade product.

Product Description:

Alpha lipoic acid, also called thioctic acid, is a sulphur-containing fatty acid that the body makes in small amounts. It works as a cofactor for mitochondrial enzyme complexes that break down pyruvate and other fuels. Most supplement material is the racemic mix of R- and S-forms, while R-lipoic acid alone is a separate, costlier grade. This page covers 600 mg capsules. Capsules mask the powder's sulphurous smell and taste.

As a food supplement it is usually taken once a day, often before a meal as the label directs, because food can cut its absorption. In some European countries thioctic acid 600 mg is also authorised as a medicine, including an infusion form, and then falls under medicine rules. Pharmacists commonly advise people on diabetes medicines to speak to their prescriber before starting it.

Sourcing notes. The regulatory category differs by market, food supplement in many and medicine in some, so check before quoting. Key specifications are assay against label claim, confirmation of racemic or R-form grade, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbial limits. Alpha lipoic acid has a low melting point and is sensitive to heat and light, so stability data and opaque, tightly closed bottles kept cool and dry matter, especially in zone IVb climates. Ask for a CoA per batch, a GMP certificate and allergen statements. State 600 mg per capsule, racemic or R-form, shell type, count per bottle, label language and shelf life on arrival.