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Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules)
Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules)
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51/100
Rejected
Six-dimension breakdown
Evidence
48
Formulation
45
Manufacturing
50
Safety
60
Transparency
55
Sustainability
45
Why this scored 51/100
100mg of ALA is well below the therapeutic range studied in the clinical literature — the Ziegler 2011 SYDNEY 2 trial for diabetic peripheral neuropathy used 600mg/day, and even glucose-sensitivity work typically starts at 300-600mg. At 100mg, a consumer would need to take 6 capsules to reach the studied dose, which is neither practical nor economical. Basic Vitamins is a low-visibility house brand with limited practitioner or third-party test infrastructure. Would move to Standard 60+ with a 300-600mg dose and R-ALA form disclosure.
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Evidence & sources
The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.
Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.
How to read the Evidence dimension
- 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
- 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
- 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
- 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
- 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules)?
Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules), categorized under Immune health & antioxidants in the Supplements vertical. It is scored on the Vyvata Scoring Framework — an independent 6-dimension rubric applied uniformly to every product Vyvata lists.
How does Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules) score on the Vyvata rubric?
51/100 overall — Rejected tier (0–49 band). Per-dimension breakdown: Safety 60, Transparency 55, Manufacturing 50, Evidence 48, Formulation 45, Sustainability 45. Scored as of 2026-08-24.
Why did Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules) score in the Rejected tier?
100mg of ALA is well below the therapeutic range studied in the clinical literature — the Ziegler 2011 SYDNEY 2 trial for diabetic peripheral neuropathy used 600mg/day, and even glucose-sensitivity work typically starts at 300-600mg. At 100mg, a consumer would need to take 6 capsules to reach the studied dose, which is neither practical nor economical. Basic Vitamins is a low-visibility house brand with limited practitioner or third-party test infrastructure. Would move to Standard 60+ with a 300-600mg dose and R-ALA form disclosure.
What are the strongest and weakest aspects of this product?
Strongest: Safety at 60/100 (adverse-event profile, interaction risk, and dose ceiling) and Transparency at 55/100 (dose disclosure vs proprietary blends, and honesty of marketing claims). Weakest: Formulation at 45/100 (dose adequacy, bioavailability form, and ingredient redundancy) and Sustainability at 45/100 (sourcing practices, packaging, and corporate practice). All six dimensions feed the overall Vyvata score; a weakness on any one dimension pulls the overall down proportionally.
Is Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules) third-party tested?
No third-party certifications (NSF, USP, ConsumerLab, or equivalent) were on record at the time of scoring. This affects the Manufacturing dimension score. The manufacturer may test internally or have obtained certification more recently — check the current product label for the most up-to-date information.
What would move Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules) to a higher tier?
Would move to Standard 60+ with a 300-600mg dose and R-ALA form disclosure.
Are there higher-scoring alternatives to Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules)?
The top-ranked immune health & antioxidants product in the Vyvata catalog is currently PreserVision AREDS 2 Eye Vitamins, 210 Soft gels at 77/100. See the full ranked list of 590 scored products in this subcategory at https://vyvata.com/pages/best-immune-health-and-antioxidants-supplements-ranked.
What does the Vyvata score mean?
The Vyvata Scoring Framework rates every listed product 0–100 across six dimensions: Evidence, Formulation, Manufacturing, Safety, Transparency, and Sustainability. Tier bands: Elite 85–100 (top-tier evidence + formulation + manufacturing), Verified 70–84 (strong on most dimensions), Standard 50–69 (solid but with weaknesses called out), Rejected 0–49 (specific failures documented). Rejected products remain listed with reasons. Full methodology at https://vyvata.com/pages/methodology.
Where can I read customer reviews for Basic Vitamins Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg – Universal Antioxidant (Capsules)?
The Vyvata score measures product integrity against a published rubric, not customer sentiment. For customer reviews and community discussion, search external platforms directly: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Basic%20Vitamins%20Alpha%20Lipoic%20Acid%20100%20mg%20%E2%80%93%20Universal%20Antioxidant%20(Capsules)),Google(https://www.google.com/search?q=Basic%20Vitamins%20Alpha%20Lipoic%20Acid%20100%20mg%20%E2%80%93%20Universal%20Antioxidant%20(Capsules)+reviews),Reddit(https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=Basic%20Vitamins%20Alpha%20Lipoic%20Acid%20100%20mg%20%E2%80%93%20Universal%20Antioxidant%20(Capsules)%20review),andTrustpilot(https://www.trustpilot.com/search?query=Basic%20Vitamins%20Alpha%20Lipoic%20Acid%20100%20mg%20%E2%80%93%20Universal%20Antioxidant%20(Capsules)).Vyvatadoesnotaggregate,republish,orlicensethosethird-partyreviews.
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All the data we have on this product
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- VSF score
- 51 / 100
- Tier
- Rejected
- Category
- Supplements
- Subcategory
- immune antioxidants
- Last scored
- Third-party certifications
- None on record at time of scoring
- Vendor
- Pasteur Pharmacy
- Product type
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Tags
- Pasteur Pharmacy, Shopify Collective
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