Designs for Health’s Lipoic Acid Supreme provides 300 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 500 mg of taurine per 1-capsule serving to promote metabolic health, healthy glucose metabolism, and antioxidant status in the body.* Together, these ingredients support antioxidant status and help promote healthy blood glucose metabolism.* Lipoic acid is a sulfur-containing compound that helps the body respond to oxidative stress.* Both the oxidized and reduced forms of lipoic acid support the regeneration of other antioxidants, including glutathione (the body’s master antioxidant), vitamins C and E, and coenzyme Q10.* In the body, lipoic acid supports modulation of the hormone insulin and certain inflammatory pathways.* Lipoic acid has also been shown in research to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier, helping to support brain health by promoting the body’s antioxidant status in the brain.* Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that plays an important role in energy metabolism and metabolic health.* Taurine also helps maintain healthy blood glucose and lipid metabolism, and it supports insulin and mitochondrial function.* This formula is ideal for individuals seeking support in maintaining a healthy glycemic response and metabolic function.* Taurine is also an amino acid found in all mammalian tissues but not in plant foods.* Taurine is synthesized from the amino acids methionine and cysteine, but the body’s internal capacity to produce it is estimated to be very low in humans, making taurine a conditionally essential amino acid.* This means that it is nonessential but can become essential in certain circumstances, such as pregnancy or illness.* Taurine also supports antioxidant status and mitochondrial function by helping to scavenge free radicals and support the stabilization of mitochondrial membranes.*