Active Lipoic Acid 300 mg
by Country Life · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 01651 9
- DSLD label 230703
- Serving 1 tablet
Active Lipoic Acid 300 mg by Country Life lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 1,000 mcg of biotin, 60 mg of calcium, 31 mg of phosphorus and 300 mg of lipoic acid complex. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.
What is in Active Lipoic Acid 300 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) Note: 1 mg | 1,000 mcg | 3,333% | Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Calciumas Calcium HydroxyapatiteCalcium (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite) | 60 mg | 5% | 68% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Calcium HydroxyapatitePhosphorus (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite) | 31 mg | 2% | 83% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Lipoic Acid Complexas Alpha-Lipoic Acid, R-Alpha-Lipoic AcidLipoic Acid Complex (Form: includes Alpha-Lipoic Acid, and R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid) | 300 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230703 (entered July 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Active Lipoic Acid 300 mg's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- The R-Lipoic SolutionGeronova Research 1 shared, 50% alike
- Biotin 5 mgPhysioLogics · off the market 3 shared, 41% alike
- Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcgSolgar 3 shared, 41% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: Adults take one (1) tablet daily with food or as directed by a health care professional.
- Warnings
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
- Caution: Not for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are diabetic or hypoglycemic, taking medication, planning a surgery, or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before using this product.
- Stop using and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Yes certified gluten-free by GFCO.ORG
- No Yeast, corn or wheat No Soy, milk or sugar No Preservatives No Artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners No Magnesium stearate
- Certified gluten-free
- Storage
- Store in a dry place between 59 degrees-86 degrees F.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 230703.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Cellulose & Glycerin Coating, Silica, Vegetable Glaze.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified B Corporations GF Certified Gluten-free Kosher. Listed with: Certified gluten-free (GFCO), Certified Vegan (Vegan Action) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Active Lipoic Acid 300 mg have?
4 labels are on file under this name since December 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 230703 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 0 15794 01651 9
- Label 49547 Entered August 25, 2015 · off the market June 18, 2020 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 15794 01651 9
- Label 35665 Entered July 25, 2014 · off the market August 28, 2012 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 15794 01651 9
- Label 13118 Entered December 21, 2012 · off the market August 8, 2015 · UPC 0 15794 01651 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Country Life, LLC (manufacturer), Hauppauge, NY. All Country Life products.