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The Bottom Line on Neurological Function
• Lipoic acid is known for its ability to protect brain and nerve cells from free radicals and toxins.
• The "lipoic acid" in common supplements is a 50/50 mixture of two different "lipoic acid" molecules: the natural R(+)-lipoic acid, and the unnatural S(-)-form. This mixture is called the "racemate."
• Excessive levels of "transition metals" such as iron, copper, and cadmium are believed to play an important role in many neurological disorders.
• An animal study using R(+)-lipoic acid found that it was able to significantly reduce age-related buildup of iron in the brain. Other studies suggest that S(-)-lipoic acid will not work as well.
• The S(-)-form should be removed from supplements in favor of pure R(+)-lipoic acid.
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