R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) is one of the body's most powerful intracellular and extracelluar antioxidants. Known as the Universal Antioxidant, R-ALA directly affects the health of nearly every cell in the body, and can even cross the blood-brain barrier. The "R" form of ALA is considered the most bioavailable and biologically active form of ALA in the body. LypriCel R-ALA delivers high-quality R-ALA in every packet.