R (+) Lipoic Acid is an  antioxidant that contains the "R" form of Alpha Lipoic Acid.  Alpha Lipoic Acid is a well known antioxidant formula that is believed to help delay the onset of aging, act as a potent antioxidant in the brain, and has applications for blood sugar regulation.  Commercially available Alpha Lipoic Acid is a racemic mixture of both "S" and "R" forms of Alpha Lipoic Acid.

The "R" form is the biologically active component of Alpha Lipoic Acid which means that it is the only form that one's body can absorb and synthesize thus making R-Lipoic supplementation inherently more efficient and effective. Studies have shown that R Lipoic alone may be considerably more effective than racemic Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Why use the "R" form?

R Lipoic Acid exhibits unique and superior antioxidant activity. For example, R Lipoic is able to increase or maintain levels of other important antioxidants such as glutathione peroxidase, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10. R Lipoic may also increase cellular and mitochondrial antioxidant activity and significantly reduce what is believed to be an underlying cause of aging---inflammation.

Interactions/Precautions   No known interactions, however, please consult your physician prior to adding R (+) Lipoic to your daily regimen. Not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing or individuals under the age of 18.