Essensey Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA 90 capsules

• Organic compound

Alpha lipoic acid is an organic compound containing sulfur that occurs in every cell of the human body ^1,2

• Is lipoic acid a vitamin?

In the past, lipoic acid was considered a vitamin. However, over time it has been shown that it occurs naturally and is biosynthesized by all living organisms, including humans. Its natural production by the body may change with age ^3,4 . 

• Lipoic acid in food

It is found in food products such as offal, fish, seafood, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and nuts ⁵ .

Bibliography:

1. Al-Matubsi, H. Y., Oriquat, G. A., Abu-Samak, M., Al-Hanbali, O. A., & Salim, M. D. (2016). Effects of Lipoic Acid Supplementation on Activities of Cyclooxygenases and Levels of Prostaglandins E2 and F2α Metabolites, in the Offspring of Rats with Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes. Journal of diabetes research, 2016, 9354937.

2. Tripathi AK, Ray AK, Mishra SK, Bishen SM, Mishra H, Khurana A. Molecular and Therapeutic Insights of Alpha-Lipoic Acid as a Potential Molecule for Disease Prevention. Rev Bras Pharmacogn. 2023;33(2):272-287. doi: 10.1007/s43450-023-00370-1. Epub 2023 Feb 7. PMID: 36778891; PMCD: PMC9904877.

3. Malińska D., Winiarska K. (2005) Lipoic acid – characteristics and application in therapy. Progress Hig Med Exp. 59: 535-54

4. Antoni, RM; MacLeay, JM; Gross, KL Alpha-lipoic acid as a dietary supplement for humans and animals: a review of its use in dog food. Animals 2021, 11, 1454.

5. Akiba S, Matsugo S, Packer L, Konishi T. (1998) Assay of protein-bound lipoic acid in tissues by a new enzymatic method. Anal Biochem. 258(2):299-304. (2006) Alpha-lipoic acid. Monograph. Altern Med Rev. 11(3):232-237.