AOR R-Lipoic Acid - Lipoic Acid has shown excellent results in slowing the aging process by helping to stabilize blood sugar levels and providing powerful antioxidant protection - particularly to the brain and nerve cells. R - lipoic is the natural form of this vital antioxidant. It is the sole form produced in the body for use in the mitochondria. Conventional “lipoic acid” supplements are only 50% R - lipoic acid; the other half of such supplements is the artificial S - enantiomer. Research demonstrates that R -lipoic acid is more potent that the S -form, and that in some cases the S -form interferes with R - lipoic acid’s actions in the body. R - lipoic acid is an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health and helps the body metabolize carbohydrates.