Lipoic Acid
supplement ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently good.
Other names on labels: alpha lipoic acid, ala
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing lipoic acid
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about lipoic acid
Is Lipoic Acid good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain lipoic acid?
1 UK product lists lipoic acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is lipoic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: alpha lipoic acid, ala. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade lipoic acid?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.