The Solgar Alpha Lipoic Acid 60mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 60mg of alpha lipoic acid per phytocapsule. The package contains 30 phytocapsules and the manufacturer's guideline recommends one to two phytocapsules daily, providing a supply of fifteen to thirty days.
It is aimed at adults who already know alpha lipoic acid and want a simple, single-component form of it, in a small package and with the ability to adjust the dose, as well as those who follow a vegan diet.
Alpha lipoic acid is an organic compound that carries two sulfur atoms in a ring structure. The body synthesizes it in small amounts, while it is found in foods such as spinach, broccoli, offal and yeast. It is not a vitamin, as it does not meet the definition of an essential nutrient, but it is also not a simple fatty acid with an energy role.
The characteristic that makes it unusual is its dual solubility. Most molecules are either water-soluble, like vitamin C, or fat-soluble, like vitamin E, and this determines in which environments of the body they can be found. Alpha lipoic acid is both: it dissolves in both water and fatty tissues. This is why it is often discussed in the literature along with vitamins C and E, with which it is combined in many formulations. Alpha lipoic acid does not have an approved health claim in the European Union, so here we describe what the substance is and its chemical characteristics, without attributing a specific effect to it.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the formulation is positioned as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Alpha lipoic acid does not have an approved health claim by EFSA and remains a subject of research, so it cannot be accompanied by a promise of effect on glucose levels, the nervous system, the skin or any health condition.
The composition is mono-component and extremely simple: one active ingredient and only three excipients. It does not contain vitamins, minerals or plant extracts, so it can be added to an existing supplement regimen without overlaps. The ability to take one or two capsules allows adjustment of daily intake without changing the formulation.
The shell is of plant origin, made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and the other excipients are microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable stearate magnesium. Solgar's statement indicates that the product contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy products, nor preservatives, artificial fragrances or dyes. The substance is sensitive to heat and light, so storage in a cool and shady place is practical until the package is finished.
It suits adults who want a clear formulation of alpha lipoic acid without unnecessary additives. It suits those who already take vitamin C and vitamin E separately and want to add this substance without doubling any other nutrient. It suits those who prefer a small one-month package and those who seek plant-based capsules instead of gelatine of animal origin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. It is not intended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women without a doctor's recommendation, and it does not replace any medication.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: alpha lipoic acid 60mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (shell of plant capsule), vegetable stearate magnesium.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products. Free of preservatives, artificial fragrances and dyes. Suitable for vegans.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one to two phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with a meal.
The 30 phytocapsule package is sufficient for 30 days with one capsule per day or for 15 days with two capsules. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. No treatment should be discontinued or modified without a doctor's instruction. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One to two phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
It means that the molecule dissolves in both aqueous and fatty environments, which is unusual for nutrients.
Thirty days with one capsule per day or fifteen days with two capsules.
In small quantities in spinach, broccoli, offal and yeast.
In a cool, dry and shady place, as the substance is sensitive to heat and light.
Yes. The shell is of plant origin and the product is declared to be free of dairy and animal components.
No. Alpha lipoic acid does not have an approved health claim by EFSA and its role remains a subject of research.
Here you get only alpha lipoic acid in a known dose, while a complex formulation combines many ingredients in fixed proportions that you cannot adjust.
* Alpha lipoic acid does not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: alpha lipoic acid 60mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (shell of plant capsule), vegetable stearate magnesium.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products. Free of preservatives, artificial fragrances and dyes. Suitable for vegans.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one to two phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with a meal.
The 30 phytocapsule package is sufficient for 30 days with one capsule per day or for 15 days with two capsules. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. No treatment should be discontinued or modified without a doctor's instruction. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
