Lipoic acid or Alpha lipoic acid contains the antioxidant nutrient in the form of lipoyllysine.

It an antioxidant which is soluble in both fats and water. Having powerful antioxidant capabilities similar to that of vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10.

Alpha-lipoic acid is produced in very small quantities naturally in our bodies, meaning not sufficient enough to counter the effects of oxidative stress.