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AOR AOR - R-Lipoic Acid, 90 vcaps

AOR R-Lipoic Acid - Lipoic Acid has shown excellent results in slowing the aging process by helping to stabilize blood sugar levels and providing powerful antioxidant protection - particularly to the brain and nerve cells. R - lipoic is the natural form of this vital antioxidant. It is the sole form produced in the body for use in the mitochondria. Conventional “lipoic acid” supplements are only 50% R - lipoic acid; the other half of such supplements is the artificial S - enantiomer. Research demonstrates that R -lipoic acid is more potent that the S -form, and that in some cases the S -form interferes with R - lipoic acid’s actions in the body. R - lipoic acid is an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health and helps the body metabolize carbohydrates.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $44.38 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: wants pure r-lipoic acid without the s-enantiomer, already takes standard alpha lipoic acid and wants more potency per capsule, concerned about biotin status on a multi-dose lipoic acid regimen.

What the research supports

One capsule gives 150 mg of R-lipoic acid plus 100 mcg biotin. Three a day means the 90-capsule bottle lasts a month.

Studies use 100 to 300 mg of R-lipoic acid a day.

Nerve comfort (evidence: moderate, from rct, small human trials): The R-form crosses into nerve tissue more easily than typical lipoic acid, where it neutralizes free radicals that build up under stress. This is the most studied form for nerve tissue.
Antioxidants (evidence: moderate, from rct, small human trials): Lipoic acid recycles other antioxidants like vitamin C and glutathione after they've been used up, extending their effect throughout the body.

Read the literature: Nerve comfort on PubMed, Antioxidants on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Wants pure R-lipoic acid without the S-enantiomer: This product is stabilized R(α) lipoic acid only, not the racemic 50/50 mix most cheaper lipoic acid supplements use.
Already takes standard alpha lipoic acid and wants more potency per capsule: Research shows the R-form is more biologically active than the S-form, which can sometimes blunt the R-form's effects when both are present.
Concerned about biotin status on a multi-dose lipoic acid regimen: The added 100 mcg of biotin per capsule addresses the interference lipoic acid can have with biotin-dependent enzymes at sustained intake.

Look elsewhere if

Someone managing blood sugar with medication: >Consult a healthcare practitioner before starting, since lipoic acid can lower blood sugar further and the product itself flags a low blood sugar risk warning.
Wants a cheap general antioxidant to try once: A standard racemic alpha lipoic acid capsule at 300 to 600 mg is far less expensive and covers general antioxidant use just as well for most people.
Pregnant or breastfeeding: This product's own caution advises checking with a practitioner first, so hold off without that guidance.

What to expect

Lipoic acid works as a cofactor in energy metabolism and as an antioxidant, so there's no acute feeling from taking it. Any shift in blood sugar handling or antioxidant markers would show up over weeks of consistent use, not days.

How it compares

Compared with standard racemic alpha lipoic acid: This product isolates only the R-enantiomer, the form the body naturally produces and uses in mitochondria, so more of each dose is the active form. The tradeoff: It costs noticeably more per milligram than ordinary alpha lipoic acid, and the sodium salt form means you're not getting quite as much pure lipoic acid by weight as the capsule count implies.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: R(α) lipoic acid (sodium salt)*, Biotin
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule three times daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified 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

Adults: Take one capsule three times daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified 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

R(α) lipoic acid (sodium salt)*: 150mg
Biotin: 100mcg

Contains 15mg sodium per capsule

Non-medicinal ingredients

Sodium stearyl fumarate, dicalcium phosphate and microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: hypromellose, gellan gum.

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 - 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.