Scientific Monograph
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Synonyms:ALAThioctic acid
Alpha lipoic acid is a compound with antioxidant properties that the body also makes in small amounts.
Functional & Biological Role
Key Action 1
An antioxidant, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Dietary Occurrence in Everyday Food
How this nutrient occurs naturally across standard Indian and international food sources:
Spinach and broccoli
Organ meats
Yeast extract
Populations With Elevated Nutritional Demand
Dietary intake from food is small, so supplements are the usual source when a higher intake is wanted
Daily Reference Intake & Absorption Dynamics
ICMR-NIN Recommended Guidelines
No recommended daily allowance has been established for alpha lipoic acid.
This monograph explains what Alpha Lipoic Acid does as a physiological micronutrient. It constitutes general nutritional transparency under FSSAI regulations, not medical diagnoses or disease cure claims. Health supplement; not for medicinal use. Read our health disclaimer.
Targeted Nutrition
Formulas Containing Alpha Lipoic Acid
Loginerve — Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg with Alpha Lipoic Acid, 90 Tablets
Active vitamin B12 + B1, B6, folic acid, vitamin D3 & calcium · 1 tablet a day
Clinical Transparency
CategoryNutraceutical
StandardICMR-NIN Aligned
Quality ProtocolGMP Certified
Allergen SafeTested Clean