Alpha lipoic acid is a vitamin drugs, limited physical activity in its dextral, basically no physical activity in its Lipoic acid, and no side effects. It is always used for acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma, fatty liver, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease ,and applies as an antioxidant health products.

Identification	positive
Appearance	Light Yellowish crystalline powder
M.P.	60.0~62.0℃
Heavy metals	≤10ppm
Loss on ignition	≤0.20%
Residue on ignition	≤0.10%
Specific optical rotation	-1.0°~ +1.0°
Limit of polymer content	≤2.0% max
Related Substances(HPLC)
6,8-Epitrithiotic Acid	≤0.10%
Single unknown impurity	≤0.10%
Total impurities	≤0.50%
Residual Slovene(GC)
Cyclohexane	≤1000ppm
Ethyl acetate	≤250ppm
Total microbial count	≤1000cfu/g
Molds and yeasts	≤100cfu/g
Escherichia coil	Non detective
Assay	≥99.00%
Storage Conditions	Keep containers closed, well protected from the light. Keep in a cool and dry place.

1.Lipoic Acid powder is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body.  
2.Lipoic Acid is needed by the body to produce the energy for our body's normal functions.
3.Lipoic Acid converts glucose(blood sugar) into energy.    
4.Lipoic Acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. What makes alpha lipoic acid powder unique is that it functions in water and fat.    
5.Lipoic Acid appears to be able to recycle antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. Alpha lipoic acid powder increases the formation of glutathione.