Swanson Ultra

Regular Strength R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid

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Item #: SWU251
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50 mg 60 Caps
Caps size = 1*, Pill Size Guide

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  • Our most effective alpha lipoic acid supplement to date

  • Isolates the R-isomer, the only form found naturally in the body for enhanced benefit

  • Stabilized form of R-alpha lipoic acid

Swanson R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid is a step above traditional alpha lipoic acid supplements. Conventional alpha lipoic acid supplements feature a 50-50 racemic blend of R and S isomers, but the R isomer is the only form that occurs naturally in the human body, and it's the form responsible for most of alpha lipoic acid's beneficial effects. However, efforts to make an effective supplement containing only the R form have always been hampered by stability problems - until now. This form achieves maximum R-alpha lipoic acid concentrations in plasma after 30 minutes that are up to 8-10 times greater than those reached by regular (racemic) alpha lipoic acid supplements.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Capsule

  Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
R-Fraction Alpha-Lipoic Acid [from Bio-Enhanced® Na-RALA (sodium R-lipoic acid)] 50 mg *

*Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Rice flour, soybean oil, gelatin, may contain one or both of the following: magnesium stearate, silica.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with water.

Bio-Enhanced® is a registered trademark of GeroNova, Inc.

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Customer Ratings & Reviews

Regular Strength R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid 4.4 5 5 5
A supplement that has decent research I still use regular ALA but after a bit of research I have decided to supplement it with the R-faction version. Once again if you may not feel anything from taking it but early research shows a variety of possible long term benefits that have been proven through research. What it ultimately may do for you one can not say but it has been shown to help a variety of issues. August 3, 2011
Increase in energy, decrease appetite I have been taking 50mg R- ALA for only a week and it has given me such energy to run and do many things that I never was able to to. In addition to this, it helps me to be less hungry and able to keep my weight down. It may help with my skin, too, I am not sure, because my skin has been smoother, but I have also started using honey and another face cream about the same time so I can't tell which works to give me smoother skin. I don't plan to stop any of them so I may never know for sure. This R-ALA is great!!! It's one of the best supplements that I have ever taken with so many benefits: it helps to keep my weight where it should be and at the same time it gives me a lot of energy. Just what I was looking for! Thank you, Swanson, for making it affordable and for your great service. In fact, sometimes I bought and tried some things that didn't work for me, and I didn't return them, even the unopened bottles. I figured I didn't want to rip you guys off since you have provided us with great prices and service already (-: February 10, 2010
Good product I have acid stomach immediately after taking standard ALA. This R-fraction ALA does not cause this trouble. I like it. February 4, 2010
Has Good Potential The R-form of Alpha Lipoic Acid supposedly has some very beneficial qualities that make it worthwhile as a general supplement. I use it for its preventative qualities and any other good it may do. August 4, 2009
Best Alpha Lipoic Acid value I had previously been using one of the lower potencies of Swanson Alpha Lipoic Acid, but wanted to go to a higher level of protection. I tried the 50mg "R" fraction (SWU251) and found that I began feeling noticeably more comfortable; as if I had gained strength. Later on, I decided to try the Ultra High Potency 600mg type, just to see what kind of difference it made. However, I found it a little too strong for my particular body. So I'll be going back to the 50mg "R" fraction as my preferred choice. October 5, 2007
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