Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement (ALA) + R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) 600mg Per Serving, 100 Capsules | Powerful Antioxidant Properties | Support Cellular Health, Antioxidant Health, and Energy Metabolism

Take way before bed if you have an acid reflux problem.

I initially got this product to reduce inflammation in my joints and muscles after experiencing the benefits of boswellia serrata. It was my hope that it would fill in the gaps that the latter one had. So far, I haven't felt any of those effects BUT when double checking on what other benefits this offers, I physically noticed this important aspect.I get yearly bloodwork done to check a lot of basics and while this isn't something that ever shows up, I've had problems with too much starch or too much sugar for many years. (Starch breaks down into a sugar in your body.) Generally it would show up the next day, as I'm not a morning eater, in the form of a "sugar drop" where I get shaky and weak, with worse symptoms depending on on other factors. I don't eat a lot of sweets and it's only potato and wheat starches that give me problems so I generally don't think about the repercussions until after the fact - usually the next day.Now here comes the good part. After not having sweets or the former mentioned starches (rice doesn't give me the same effect) for the past several days, I had a bunch of mini cupcakes last night and it was only this morning that I got worried about having a "sugar crash" because I wasn't hungry enough to balance it and I wondered what I could grab to eat right away to help. I ended up forgetting about it because nothing happened and I was more focused on buying multiple bags of mulch and putting it down.Several hours later, I still haven't eaten, no crashing and I feel just fine!I'm not sure if what I bought it for is going to come to fruition over time, but this part of it DOES work! I am amazed. Having regular sugar levels also helps with your appetite so that you eat normally, and not feel hungry when you're not.Major FYI and caveat - stinky urine! It's pretty similar to asparagus pee, if that affects you. Lasts just as long, too.

I was interested in trying Vela Alpha lipoic acid because I had heard it was a good supplement for supporting cellular health and energy metabolism. Maintaining good health is important to me. Always check with your healthcare provider to make sure any supplement you try will be safe for you with any medications or medical conditions you may have. I am in generally good health and personally experienced no negative side effects using this product short-term. Here is what I can say about this product. It is a normal-sized, lightweight capsule that smells vaguely salty or cheesy maybe? After consulting the web, I learned that alpha lipoic acid helps turn glucose into energy. One should probably not take it if they are pregnant or nursing. Alpha lipoic acid is found in some Vegetables like carrots, spinach, beets, broccoli and potatoes. It is also found in red meat, which we don't eat a lot of in my family, so I was hopeful this supplement could add something positive to my diet I may be lacking. It is a normal sized pill, fairly easy to swallow. Some believe this supplement, because of its antioxidant properties, is helpful for the health of the brain and liver. It is most commonly used to help diabetic nerve pain. Some people report nausea or upset stomach when taking alpha lipoic acid, but I was fine and experienced no negative side effects short-term.

Vela Store Alpha Lipoic Acid is a high-quality and well-priced supplement. You get 100 days supply with a bottle and the price per serving is one of the best. Many people use Alpha Lipoic Acid for weight loss and they think this supplement burns fat. Actually, Alpha Lipoic Acid balances your blood sugar level and keeps you away from food. Of course, this supplement has a lot of other benefits, and here are some:Improve physiqueCombats free radicalsProtects our genetic materialSlows agingProtects against heart diseaseProtects against cancerImproves skin and helps erase wrinklesRegulates blood sugar in diabeticsProtects the liverMay be used as a treatment for StrokeThere are no known side effects from Alpha Lipoic Acid but doctors recommend a 4 to 6 weeks break after 6 months of usage. Also, this is not a magical pill so if you wanted to see effects you need to watch your diet and use at least 2-3 months. Long story short I highly recommended this product.

Have taken other brands with R-ALA that helps pain and swelling but this product did nothing. On closer examination of the bottle, the ingredients did not mention R-ALA.

The capsules have a very bad taste, like bad fruit, and I find it objectionable. Am going to switch to another brand.

If you're reading this review, you probably don't need to be sold on the benefits of alpha lipoic acid. It's a powerful go-anywhere antioxidant, being both water and fat soluble. It plays a role in the metabolism of glucose and can lower your A1c level. There is some evidence that it can alleviate diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathy. I encourage everyone to dig into the literature on the benefits of the various forms of lipoic acid.This appears to be fine quality alpha lipoic acid. There is no statement of origin, but it is manufactured in a GMP facility and is third-party tested. The capsules are of typical capsule size and are easy to swallow. Each capsule contains 300 mg of alpha lipoic acid; a daily dose is 2 capsules or 600 mg total. There is no statement of how and when to take the capsules, but it's my understanding that the two capsules are best taken separately, morning and evening. Some references say that effectiveness is best if taken on an empty stomach, while others say it should be taken with a meal. Do your research and decide for yourself.