Indications

• Antioxidant
• Sustained release formula
• Glucose metabolism
• Anti-aging
• Metal chelation
• Neuroprotection

Ingredients

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine … 400 mg
R( α )lipoic acid (sodium salt)* … 100 mg

*Contains 11 mg sodium per capsule. Non-medicinal ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene oxide, silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose, chlorophyll.

AOR Guarantees: that there is no more than 5 mg of S-lipoic acid per capsule, and that no ingredients not listed on the label have been added to the product. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.

Source: Pharmaceutical synthesis

Description

What Is It?
R-lipoic acid and N-acetyl-cysteine provide exceptional antioxidant coverage, and the multitude of health benefits derived from this combination is astounding. Lipoic acid and NAC tend to be very short-lived in the blood. R + NAC SR is specially formulated to ensure greater stability and accessibility to the body than conventional lipoic acid and NAC supplements. It is designed to provide a sustained release of these nutrients over 8 hours, providing continuous resistance to free radical damage and numerous other health benefits.

What Does It Do?
Primary Uses: R-Lipoic acid provides antioxidant protection in the mitochondria and also helps to reduce the damaging effects of age. NAC is a highly efficient form of cysteine. Cysteine is the most important precursor for glutathione (GSH), one of the body's hardest working antioxidants. R-Lipoic acid and glutathione recycle each other and other antioxidants, keeping them fighting off free-radicals longer.
Secondary Uses: Both R-lipoic acid and NAC play roles in cardiovascular health, neurological protection, heavy metal chelation, blood sugar management, liver protection and more.

Who Should Take It?
R + NAC SR is the perfect duo for those looking for continual antioxidant protection and anti-aging benefits around the clock.

Quantity

90 Vegi-Caps

Dose

Take 1 capsule three times daily with protein-containing meals, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Potential side effects/Safety

5198

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