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AOR AOR - High Dose R-Lipoic Acid 300 mg, 60 vcap

AOR High Dose R-Lipoic Acid - 300 mg - A time release form of Alpha Lipoic Acid in the natural "R" form. R-Lipoic Acid is a powerful and natural antioxidant with many actions such as repairing nerves, balancing blood sugar, protecting the brain and increasing energy formation in the mitochondria. Regular doses of lipoic acid are recommended for maintaining overall general health while high doses of R-lipoic acid are recommended for the management of high blood sugar, diabetic neuropathy and weight.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $50.78 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Year-round defense: Daily support for a resilient immune response.
Antioxidant support: Helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.
Tradition meets research: Time-tested ingredients in clinically informed doses.

Best suited to: managing diabetic nerve symptoms alongside a doctor, already on a blood sugar management plan and want antioxidant support, wants a high potency mitochondrial antioxidant, not a starter dose.

What the research supports

Each capsule delivers 300 mg of lipoic acid as the sodium salt, standardized to over 80% R-lipoic acid. The 60-capsule bottle lasts one month at two a day.

Trials use 600 to 1800 mg a day of standard alpha-lipoic acid.

Nerve symptoms (evidence: moderate, from human rct): Lipoic acid acts as an antioxidant that helps protect nerve cells from damage tied to chronically raised blood glucose. Human trials show it eases nerve tingling and discomfort, though effects are milder than intravenous dosing.
Blood sugar (evidence: mixed, from human rct, meta-analysis): Lipoic acid may improve how efficiently cells take up glucose from the blood. Trial results are inconsistent, some show better insulin sensitivity and others show little change.

Read the literature: Nerve symptoms on PubMed, Blood sugar on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

managing diabetic nerve symptoms alongside a doctor: R-lipoic acid at 600 mg per day is close to doses used in neuropathy research, well above what a basic multivitamin's lipoic acid trace would provide.
already on a blood sugar management plan and want antioxidant support: the 80%+ R-lipoic acid form is the more metabolically active isomer studied for glucose handling support.
wants a high potency mitochondrial antioxidant, not a starter dose: 300 mg per capsule, twice daily, is a therapeutic dose tier rather than the 100 to 200 mg found in general antioxidant blends.

Look elsewhere if

just wants general antioxidant insurance: look for a lower dose lipoic acid product, 100 to 200 mg racemic or R form once daily, rather than this 600 mg per day dose.
pregnant, nursing, or on blood sugar lowering medication without monitoring: check with a healthcare practitioner first since high dose lipoic acid can lower blood sugar further and needs supervision at this dose.
sensitive to added sodium: each capsule carries 30 mg sodium from the sodium salt form, so at two capsules a day that's 60 mg, worth factoring in if you're tracking sodium closely.

What to expect

Antioxidant and mitochondrial effects build gradually, most people evaluate nerve or blood sugar related changes over 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use, not days. There is no acute sensation from taking it, this is a slow, cumulative supplement.

How it compares

Compared with standard racemic alpha lipoic acid (50/50 R and S): this product isolates the R-isomer at over 80% purity, the form your mitochondria naturally use, so less of the dose is the less active S-form. The tradeoff: R-lipoic acid products cost noticeably more per milligram than plain racemic ALA.

Product details

Active ingredient: DL(a) lipoic acid (sodium salt)*
Ingredient form: vcap
Strength: 300 mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule twice daily with/without food or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 1 capsule twice daily with/without food or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

DL(a) lipoic acid (sodium salt)*: 300 mg

>80% R(a)-lipoic acid contains 30 mg sodium per capsule

Non-medicinal ingredients

Sodium stearyl fumarate, hypromellose.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct. Vegan, non-GMO.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: Some immune botanicals may interact with immunosuppressant medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - High Dose R-Lipoic Acid

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.