• Dual-solubility antioxidant power enables broad action across the body, supporting energy production and healthy glucose metabolism.
• Helps convert calories into energy in muscles and supports healthy liver function.
• Enhances mitochondrial and antioxidant enzyme activity while reducing lipid peroxidation for anti-aging benefits.
• May support skin brightness and tone by boosting glutathione levels. When used with glutathione and vitamin C, it can contribute to whitening effects.
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Pure Encapsulations, Alpha Lipoic Acid, 600 mg, 60 Capsules
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60
capsules
UPC
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Best Before
09/2027
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Suggested Use
1–2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
Alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid)
600
mg
Non-medical Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsules (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, water), plant cellulose, palmitic acid ascorbic acid ester
Description
Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid is a multi-functional nutrient which plays a key role in the antioxidant network and the metabolic process.
Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid is both water and fat soluble which allows it to function in almost any part of the body as an antioxidant. A key component of the metabolic process, alpha lipoic acid produces energy in muscles and directs calories into energy production. In addition, it helps maintain healthy glucose metabolism, supports the nervous system and provides nutritional support for healthy liver function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg and what is it used for?
Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg provides 600mg of DL-alpha lipoic acid (ALA) per vegetable capsule, formulated to support antioxidant defence, healthy glucose metabolism, and neurological function. Alpha lipoic acid is unique among antioxidants because it is both water and fat soluble, allowing it to work in virtually all tissues and cell compartments throughout the body. It supports mitochondrial enzyme activity, helps regenerate other antioxidants including glutathione and vitamin C, and has documented benefits for healthy nerve function and blood sugar regulation. NPN 80074242.
How does alpha lipoic acid work and what does the dual water- and fat-soluble property mean in practice?
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) functions as a coenzyme in mitochondrial energy metabolism and as a broad-spectrum antioxidant. Its dual solubility — both water-soluble like vitamin C and fat-soluble like vitamin E — means it can quench free radicals in both aqueous (blood, cytoplasm) and lipid (cell membranes, myelin) environments, which most antioxidants cannot do. ALA directly inhibits advanced glycation end-product (AGE) formation, which is the molecular mechanism underlying sugar-related tissue damage and skin ageing. It upregulates glutathione synthesis and regenerates oxidized vitamin C and vitamin E back to their active forms. Research shows ALA supports insulin-mediated glucose uptake in muscle cells and has neuroprotective properties relevant to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. At 600mg per capsule, this product provides a therapeutic-level dose, whereas most market products contain 100mg or less.
Who should take Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg and are there cautions?
This supplement is suitable for adults seeking antioxidant support, those managing blood sugar levels or metabolic health, individuals with concerns about nerve function (including those with diabetes-related neuropathy), and those using it alongside glutathione or vitamin C for skin brightening support. Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing. Alpha lipoic acid may lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medications — monitor blood glucose if diabetic. It may also affect thyroid hormone metabolism and interact with certain chemotherapy agents. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if on prescription medications. The R-(+)-ALA form is more bioavailable but this product uses DL-ALA (a racemic mixture).
What makes Pure Encapsulations Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg stand out compared to other ALA supplements?
The 600mg dose per capsule is one of the highest single-serving doses available in the supplement market — most ALA products contain 100mg to 300mg per capsule, requiring multiple capsules to reach therapeutic levels studied in research. Pure Encapsulations uses its strict hypoallergenic formulation philosophy: the product contains no gluten, eggs, peanuts, magnesium stearate, artificial colours, flavours, or unnecessary excipients. The only non-active ingredients are HPMC (vegetable capsule), plant cellulose, and ascorbyl palmitate. This level of excipient purity is meaningful for practitioners and patients with sensitivities who need a clean-label ALA without hidden additives. Pure Encapsulations was founded in 1991 and is part of Atrium Innovations (Nestlé Health Science), giving it pharmaceutical-grade development resources applied to a supplement brand.
What is Pure Encapsulations?
Pure Encapsulations is a professional-grade supplement brand founded in 1991 with a singular focus: producing the highest quality hypoallergenic nutritional supplements available. Every product is formulated without wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, magnesium stearate, hydrogenated fats, artificial sweeteners, colors, and unnecessary excipients. Now part of Atrium Innovations under Nestle Health Science, Pure Encapsulations products are recommended by healthcare practitioners and trusted by patients with complex dietary sensitivities.
What makes Pure Encapsulations different from other supplement brands?
Pure Encapsulations is best known for its minimalist, hypoallergenic formulations and practitioner-grade approach to nutrition. The brand focuses on removing unnecessary ingredients, typically excluding artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, and common allergens, while also avoiding unnecessary fillers, binders, and preservatives. Its products are designed for healthcare professionals and are often used within clinical nutrition protocols rather than general over-the-counter supplementation. The company maintains strict quality control standards, including testing for heavy metals, microbes, and contaminants, and emphasizes full label transparency so that every ingredient is clearly disclosed. Overall, Pure Encapsulations positions itself as a science-driven, highly purified supplement brand focused on safety, simplicity, and clinical-level formulation standards.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
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Pure Encapsulations, Alpha Lipoic Acid, 600 mg, 60 Capsules
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60
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UPC
766298016504
Best Before
09/2027
50 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
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