Techno Food - R-ALA (RA) - R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
Food Ingredients Functions: Antioxidant
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Antioxidant
Molecular formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
Technologies: Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Antioxidants,
Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Antioxidants,
Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health): Anti-Aging,
Anti-Inflammatory,
Antioxidant Properties,
Cardioprotective,
Free Radical Scavenging,
Hepatoprotection
Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher
Food Ingredients Features: Enhance Memory And Mental Clarity,
Excellent Bioavailability
Characteristics: ALA is a coenzyme that exists in mitochondria and a vitamin-like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. And its antioxidant capacity is 400 times that of vitamin C and vitamin E.

ALA is both water and fat-soluble. It can reach any part of the cell after being absorbed in the body through the intestinal tract, providing the human body with energy.

It is an indispensable component in the cell metabolism pathway to produce energy. It neutralizes free radicals and improves cells' ability to repair.

ALA can chelate with Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺, Hg²⁺ and other transition metal ions and arsenic, reducing the body's oxidation and inhibites the formation of free radicals.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Energy Drinks
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Functional Foods,
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications: Functional Beverages,
Functional Foods
Functions: May improve stability of blood glucose levels - ALA significantly improves insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity, which is better than V-C and V-E.

May enhance liver and heart function -ALA may effectively increase the content of antioxidant enzymes in alcoholic liver disease tissues.

Might help restore fatigue and improve dementia

The combination of lipoic acid drugs and acetylcholinesterase inhibitorscan may effectively decrease the onset of dementia and alleviate some patients' conditions.

The combination of lipoic acid and L-carnitine may exert anti-aging effects and improve memory.

Might restore beauty and might have anti-aging effect

ALA has an outstanding performance in antioxidation and can remove reactive oxygen species which cause skin aging. Besides, it can be easily absorbed through the skin because its molecule is smaller than that of V-E and it is both water and fat-soluble.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details: Alpha lipoic acid consists of a 50/50 mixture of S-Lipoic acid (S-ALA) and R-Lipoic acid (R ALA) that is called “racemic” mixture.

The effective form of ALA
Comparison of R-ALA vs ALA: Items R-ALA ALA

Melting point °C 47 - 49 60 - 62

Specific rotation ° 80 - 90 ±1

Naturally occurring Yes No

Chirality Chiral Achiral

Bioavailability High Low

Antioxidation High Low

Anti-inflammatory activity (times) 10 1

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information: This product is packed in materials that provide adequate, securely sealed protection, light-resistant, and is free from foreign substances.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 Years
Storage and Handling: Store in its original light-resistant packaging in a well-closed container, keep in a dry and well-ventilated, shaded area protected from direct sunlight and moisture.

Recommended storage temperature: ≤ 25°C (77°F).

Avoid high temperature or excessive heat.

It is recommended that this product should be used within 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Items	R-ALA	ALA
Melting point °C	47 - 49	60 - 62
Specific rotation °	80 - 90	±1
Naturally occurring	Yes	No
Chirality	Chiral	Achiral
Bioavailability	High	Low
Antioxidation	High	Low
Anti-inflammatory activity (times)	10	1