alpha-lipoic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nutrilite_Daily
gptkbp:availability available as tablets
available as capsules
available as powder
gptkbp:composed_of synthesized in the body
gptkbp:discovered_by 1950s
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
soluble in alcohol
gptkbp:dosage_form 600 mg per day
gptkbp:financial_performance stable at room temperature
gptkbp:function antioxidant
cofactor for mitochondrial bioenergetic enzymes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha-lipoic acid
gptkbp:ingredients C8 H14 O2 S
gptkbp:interacts_with may interact with diabetes medications
may interact with chemotherapy drugs
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:fungus
spinach
potatoes
broccoli
red meat
gptkbp:mass 206.25 g/mol
gptkbp:products acetyl-lipoic acid
dihydrolipoic acid
gptkbp:research studied for cardiovascular health
studied for neuroprotective effects
studied for liver health
studied for skin aging
studied for weight loss effects
gptkbp:safety_features generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
gptkbp:side_effect nausea
skin rash
hypoglycemia
gptkbp:social_structure thioctic acid
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:uses gptkb:product
treatment for diabetic neuropathy