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title: "NOW Foods Supplements, Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg, Supports Glutathione Production*, Free Radical Scavenger*, 120 Veg Capsules"
brand: "now foods"
price: "€ 33.99"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Now Foods"
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# Non-GMO & GMP certified purity 250 mg potent ALA dose Dual water & fat antioxidant action NOW Foods Supplements, Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg, Supports Glutathione Production*, Free Radical Scavenger*, 120 Veg Capsules

**Brand:** now foods
**Price:** € 33.99
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Elevate your defense game with NOW Alpha Lipoic Acid – because your cells deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NOW Foods Supplements, Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg, Supports Glutathione Production*, Free Radical Scavenger*, 120 Veg Capsules by now foods
- **How much does it cost?** € 33.99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1326896-now-foods-supplements-alpha-lipoic-acid-250-mg-supports-glutathione)

## Best For

- now foods enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now foods brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vitamin Recycling Boost:** Recycles vitamins C & E to extend their antioxidant benefits*
- • **Trusted Quality Assurance:** Crafted under strict GMP standards by a family-owned USA company since 1968
- • **Broad-Spectrum Antioxidant:** Functions in both water and fat environments to neutralize free radicals*
- • **Daily Wellness Made Simple:** Just one easy-to-swallow capsule daily for sustained antioxidant support
- • **Power Your Cellular Defense:** Supports glutathione production, your body's master antioxidant powerhouse*

## Overview

NOW Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg delivers a potent antioxidant formula that supports glutathione production and free radical scavenging in both water and fat environments. Non-GMO and GMP-certified, this supplement recycles vitamins C and E to maximize antioxidant activity. Packaged in the USA by a trusted family-owned company, it offers a convenient daily capsule designed for professional wellness enthusiasts seeking effective, science-backed cellular support.

## Description

Supports Glutathione Production* Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is naturally produced in the human body in very small amounts, but is also available through food sources. ALA is unique because it supports the body's free radical scavenging systems and can function in both water and fat environments.* ALA can also recycle the antioxidant vitamins C and E, thereby extending their activities.* Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Review: Good Supplement! - Good budget-friendly option for ALA. The size is a little large, which is worth noting if you have issues with swallowing large supplements. I personally don't have issues with large pills, but I would be aware of the size when purchasing. No smell or aftertaste. Easy to swallow and works well. I feel like I get a lot for the cost.
Review: Great stuff! - Love this! I have very painful nerve pain and cramps that travels from my hips/thighs/buttocks down my legs and into my feet. Sometimes the pain/cramps run reverse. Either way, it is extremely painful, landing me in the emergency room one afternoon, and having to get a pretty powerful injected pain killer. I was in tears, that's how much pain I felt. So I went to my rheumatologist who was treating me for osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. She prescribed a medication that did help (but not totally), but left me feeling drugged the following day. So I chose not to continue the medication. Our prior rheumatologist (he unfortunately for us retired!) had prescribed alpha lipoic acid to my husband for his peripheral pain. My husband recommended that I look into taking it, so I researched it and took it. I have to say, there is so much to be said about using non-prescription avenues. This supplement WORKED. Several weeks went by with NO painful night cramps and the peripheral pain subsided (but not totally). I RARELY have a cramp now, and when I do, it is not the muscle-gripping terror from before that would cause me to have to stand and bear weight on the affected leg. Trust me, I do NOT miss that kind of pain. It would make me nauseous and exhausted. I was taking another brand before but it was pricey (retired and watching expenses). Searched desertcart and found this Now brand. Works just as effectively and costs quite a bit less. VERY pleased, highly recommend. And yes, my rheumatologist is impressed with the results that I've obtained by using this supplement (I also take Omega 3's, D3 due to a serious insufficiency, CoQ10, multi vitamin, Biotin, magnesium and 3 prescribed meds for fibromyalgia and hypertension).

## Features

- SUPPORTS GLUTATHIONE PRODUCTION*: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is naturally produced in the human body in very small amounts, but is also available through food sources
- TAKE 1 CAPSULE DAILY: ALA is unique because it supports the body's free radical scavenging systems and can function in both water and fat environments*
- NON-GMO: ALA can also recycle the antioxidant vitamins C and E, thereby extending their activities*
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation)
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0013OXBH6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,102 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #23 in Alpha Lipoic Acid Nutritional Supplements #1,511 in Diet & Sports Nutrition #1,590 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,623) |
| Date First Available  | March 1, 2006 |
| Department  | Beauty |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 3043 |
| Manufacturer  | NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches; 3.84 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NOW Foods
- **Diet Type:** Vegan
- **Flavor:** no
- **Item Form:** Capsule
- **Item Weight:** 0.24 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
- **Primary Supplement Type:** multivitamin
- **Product Benefits:** Antioxidant
- **Special Ingredients:** Rice Flour
- **Unit Count:** 120 Count

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is for**
A: Im my case I use it to relieve pain in my legs due to MS. It has stopped the electric shocks that I had going down the inside of my legs. Hope this helps you, Paul

**Q: Do you know where this is produced?  Germany? China?  Thanks!**
A: The alpha lipoid acid in this product is now sourced from China.  I just got off the phone with NOW foods as my bottle did not state where it was made. The nutrition department looked up the code (the number above the bar code) and verified it is indeed from China.  In the past it stated "Made in the USA.  I will not be buying this brand again.

**Q: is this the "R" form or the "S" form of ALA?**
A: This is the racemic mixture, and contains 50% R (the biologically active) and 50% S (useless, but maybe not harmful).  If it were enantiomerically pure R form, you can bet they'd advertise that on the label. The racemic mixture is cheap to make. 250mg racemic mixture = 125mg biologically active R form. These days, several companies are selling pure R alpha lipoic acid, aka RALA, but it is more than twice as expensive as an equal (biologically active) amount of the racemic mixture.

**Q: What is it**
A: I bought it as a complement in my diabetic II treatement. Glucofage pills destroy my stomach so I'm trying to substitute one take of the two per day I was medicated with this product. So far so good.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Supplement!
*by C***A on August 9, 2025*

Good budget-friendly option for ALA. The size is a little large, which is worth noting if you have issues with swallowing large supplements. I personally don't have issues with large pills, but I would be aware of the size when purchasing. No smell or aftertaste. Easy to swallow and works well. I feel like I get a lot for the cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stuff!
*by S***R on July 27, 2017*

Love this! I have very painful nerve pain and cramps that travels from my hips/thighs/buttocks down my legs and into my feet. Sometimes the pain/cramps run reverse. Either way, it is extremely painful, landing me in the emergency room one afternoon, and having to get a pretty powerful injected pain killer. I was in tears, that's how much pain I felt. So I went to my rheumatologist who was treating me for osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. She prescribed a medication that did help (but not totally), but left me feeling drugged the following day. So I chose not to continue the medication. Our prior rheumatologist (he unfortunately for us retired!) had prescribed alpha lipoic acid to my husband for his peripheral pain. My husband recommended that I look into taking it, so I researched it and took it. I have to say, there is so much to be said about using non-prescription avenues. This supplement WORKED. Several weeks went by with NO painful night cramps and the peripheral pain subsided (but not totally). I RARELY have a cramp now, and when I do, it is not the muscle-gripping terror from before that would cause me to have to stand and bear weight on the affected leg. Trust me, I do NOT miss that kind of pain. It would make me nauseous and exhausted. I was taking another brand before but it was pricey (retired and watching expenses). Searched Amazon and found this Now brand. Works just as effectively and costs quite a bit less. VERY pleased, highly recommend. And yes, my rheumatologist is impressed with the results that I've obtained by using this supplement (I also take Omega 3's, D3 due to a serious insufficiency, CoQ10, multi vitamin, Biotin, magnesium and 3 prescribed meds for fibromyalgia and hypertension).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Brand! Great ALA product! Kiss GNC goodbye!
*by A***T on January 28, 2020*

This is an honest non paid for non free item given review. I have several illnesses including a rare auto immune disease. Before my illnesses "took me down". I was taking GNC brand synthetically made ALA. It made my urine look bright nuclear green/yellow, with the typical ALA urine smell. My personal trainer said the nuclear color is normal, not to worry! (No, that is NOT normal). I believe it added more stress to my immune system crashing. After that, I stopped all GNC products. Now, I use NOW for most of my supplements. NOW is a solid company with great products that are SAFE! That tells you what's in them. I love this NOW ALA! No nausea, No nuclear green colored pee. But still the typical ALA urine smell, that is normal. My doctor believes in this stuff and did not need to recommend it to me since I was already on it. I believe this helps keep my immune system in check, even when I cheat on my diet! With a world full of free radicals, this NOW ALA is the product to use to keep them in check! 5 Stars!! For the price, quantity and how well they work!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*