Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical

Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300

by Doctor's Best · Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300 by Doctor's Best: Alpha Lipoic Acid 300 mg.

Serving size1–2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container60
Most servings a day on the label1
TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Barcode753950002760
Label recordDSLD 25153 · entered 2013-09-25

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Alpha Lipoic Acid300 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function

All Other Content: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a fatty acid that functions like a vitamin, although it is not classified as a vitamin. As a coenzyme, ALA plays an important role in the metabolism of glucose that produces energy in cells. ALA also has antioxidant properties and thus is important for controlling free radicals. Because it is soluble in both water and fat, ALA is sometimes referred to as the "universal a

FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM): Science-Based Nutrition(TM)

All Other Content: DEFENDS AGAINST FREE RADICALS*

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, or as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician. Take with or without food.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan: Suitable for Vegetarians

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).