Stark Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300 mg 60 capsules (ALA, alpha-lipoic acid, antioxidant)

Stark Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300 mg — antioxidant support during exercise

Stark Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a dietary supplement from Stark Pharm with alpha-lipoic acid in capsules.

Alpha-lipoic acid belongs to the group of conditional vitamins and can contribute to antioxidant protection, supporting cells against oxidative stress.

The product may be appropriate during periods of intense training and an active lifestyle, when it is important to support recovery and energy metabolism.

Briefly about the product:

• Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA): 300 mg in 1 capsule.
• Release form: capsules.
• Quantity per package: 60 capsules.
• Capsule: enteric-coated cellulose.
• Additional ingredients: maltodextrin.
• Recommended intake: 1 capsule per day after meals.

How it works:

• Antioxidant protection: may help support cellular protection against free radicals produced during exercise.
• Oxidative stress: may help reduce the impact of oxidative processes in tissues during intense activity.
• Carbohydrate metabolism: may help support processes related to glucose utilization by muscles.
• Glycogen: can help maintain energy reserves in muscles as part of a comprehensive approach (diet + training).
• Recovery: can help support recovery processes after workouts.
• Performance: May help maintain endurance and exercise performance.

The effect of the Stark Alpha-Lipoic Acid supplement

• Antioxidants: can be an additional source of antioxidant support in the diet.
• Cellular protection: may help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Energy: may help support energy metabolism.
• Recovery: May help support recovery from intense exercise.
• Muscles: may help maintain muscle performance during exercise.
• Carbohydrate metabolism: may help support metabolic processes related to glucose.
• Tone: can help maintain overall well-being and tone.

Benefits of the formula

• Serving size: 300 mg of ALA in 1 capsule.
• Convenient regimen: 1 capsule per day.
• Enteric-coated capsule: cellulose shell for comfortable intake.
• Laconic composition: active ingredient + maltodextrin.

Who might be interested?

• For people with an active lifestyle and regular physical activity.
• During periods of intense training when recovery support is important.
• For those who want to add ALA to their diet as an antioxidant component.

Scientific data (oral ALA intake)

In clinical trials of oral alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), the most notable results were shown in diabetic polyneuropathy and metabolic parameters: in the double-blind RCT SYDNEY 2 (5 weeks), ALA 600–1800 mg/day reduced the severity of sensory symptoms (Total Symptom Score) by an average of 48–52% versus 32% in placebo (for 600 mg: −4.9 points / −51% ; “response” ≥50% symptom reduction: 62% versus 26% ). In a placebo-controlled pilot RCT in patients with T2DM, 4-week oral ALA (600–1800 mg/day) was associated with a change in insulin sensitivity (MCR in the clamp test) of +27% vs placebo . According to a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 16 RCTs (n=1035), each +500 mg/day of oral ALA was associated with an average reduction in HbA1c of −0.17% and fasting glucose of −6.08 mg/dL (the authors note that the mean effects were statistically significant but generally small). [1–3]

Publications (primary sources):
[1] SYDNEY 2 trial (Diabetes Care, 2006) — oral ALA and DPN symptoms
[2] Jacob et al., 1999 — oral ALA and insulin sensitivity (MCR, clamp)
[3] Systematic review & dose-response meta-analysis (2022) — HbA1c, fasting glucose, etc.

Scientific data in sports (oral ALA)

Support for recovery/maintenance of strength during a “hard week.” In a double-blind, randomized, crossover study of 17 well-trained men during a 6-day intensive microcycle (4 strength + 2 runs), alpha-lipoic acid was administered: 150 mg 2 hours before training + 150 mg immediately after (total 300 mg/day ). After 6 days, the placebo group had significantly lower 1RM back squat strength (shown 125.6 ± 27.2 kg ; p=0.032), while the ALA group maintained strength at baseline (shown 130.0 ± 27.2 kg ; p=0.320). [1]

Oxidative stress after muscle-damaging exercise. In a study in trained men, 8 days of oral ALA supplementation at 600 mg/day was associated with a reduction in markers of oxidative damage: the authors reported that in the trained group, ALA reduced TBARS and protein carbonyls by more than 30% compared to controls, and also affected parameters of the glutathione system after exercise (reported: GSH +40% , GR −24% , GPx +29% ). [2]

Publications (primary sources):
[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7708149/
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19617657/
[3] https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2227

Composition

Ingredients per 1 serving (1 capsule): alpha-lipoic acid — 300 mg.

Excipients: maltodextrin, cellulose enteric-coated capsule.

Recommended use: adults, 1 capsule per day.

How to use: take after meals with a glass of water.

Release form: capsules.

Packaging: 60 capsules.

It is not a medicine.

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