Serving Size: 1 Capsule | ||
Servings Per Container: 90 | ||
Amount Per Serving | % DV * | |
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 400mg | † |
R(A)lipoic Acid (Sodium Salt)* | 100mg | |
* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Oxide, Capsule: Hypromellose. |
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Directions: Take one capsule three times daily with protein-containing meals, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not use if pregnant of brestfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 3 months or if you have diabetes. Do not use if you have cystinuria/cystine kidney stones or are taking nitrogycerin. Do not use with antibiotics, charcoal, and over-the-counter antacids. |
Antioxidant LA: A Potent, Long-Lasting Antioxidant Combination
- Long-acting antioxidant combination*
- Increases R+ lipoic acid and glutathione levels*
- Promotes cellular protection*
- Supports all-around health*
Extraordinary Antioxidants
Free radicals are waste products that are unfortunate natural by-products of cellular metabolism. R(+) lipoic acid is naturally produced in the body and is found right inside the cellular powerplant known as the mitochondria where free radicals are produced. R+ lipoic acid provides protection to cells both inside and out and may also help reduce the effects of free radicals.* NAC is a highly efficient form of cysteine and has a number of health benefits. Cysteine is the most important precursor for glutathione (GSH), one of the body's hardest working antioxidants. R+ Lipoic acid and glutathione recycle each other and other antioxidants, keeping them fighting off free radicals longer.*
Kill Two Birds with One Stone
R+ lipoic acid and NAC provide exceptional antioxidant coverage, and the multitude of health benefits derived from this combination is astounding. They may help support good cardiovascular health, healthy blood sugar levels already in normal range, immunity, liver health, respiratory health, mucus reduction, and neurocognitive health.*
Long-Lasting Protection
R+ lipoic acid and NAC tend to be very short-lived in the blood. Antioxidant LA is specially formulated to ensure greater stability and accessibility to the body than conventional NAC and lipoic acid supplements.* It is designed to extend the availability of these nutrients, providing continuous support against free radicals and supporting other health benefits.*
Antioxidants
The work of antioxidants is essential for maintaining good health. Antioxidants help quench free radicals that can damage cellular and mitochondrial membranes.* This seemingly simple mechanism provides support for the health of nerves and the liver.* R+ lipoic acid works in the mitochondria where cellular energy production occurs. Glutathione, produced in part by NAC, is one of the body's most versatile antioxidants. R+ lipoic acid and glutathione are two of the body's networking antioxidants, helping to keep antioxidants active in the body for longer. With aging, the body produces fewer of its own antioxidants. Animal studies suggested R+ lipoic acid may help support health.*
Heart Health
NAC may contribute to supporting cardiovascular health.* Both NAC and lipoic acid are suggested by some studies to help support heart health.*
Detox
Both NAC and lipoic acid may support the health of the liver and body detoxing.*
Blood Sugars, Nerve Health, Immunity and Mucolysis
Lipoic acid is suggested to help support blood sugar and insulin activity already in healthy range.* As an antioxidant, it may help support nerve health, especially since the R+ form of lipoic acid crosses the blood-brain barrier.*
Activity and Half-Lives
Lipoic acid has a very short half-life, or time to peak activity, of about 22 minutes. This means that even if you take a high dose all at once, you'll get lots of antioxidant protection, but only for a short time. For NAC, although its half-life is about 2 hours, most of the NAC consumed gets used up by intestinal cells and the liver first, leaving little to support GSH production and antioxidant activity. A long-acting formula such as Antioxidant LA overcomes such issues, providing effective health benefits and antioxidant support around the clock by increasing the availability of these two powerful nutrients.*