Ingredient

Thioctic Acid

Thioctic acid is an ingredient that improves metabolic disorders and has antioxidant properties.

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MFDS ingredient code M250701

What does it do?

Thioctic acid is an antioxidant that participates in energy metabolism in the body and is used for the treatment of metabolic diseases. It primarily acts within the mitochondria to aid energy production and reduce oxidative stress.

Thioctic acid reduces oxidative damage by removing reactive oxygen species within cells and supports the function of enzymes necessary for energy production. This contributes to improving metabolic function and maintaining cell health.

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Unlike other antioxidants, thioctic acid acts directly within the mitochondria and is characterized by performing both energy metabolism and oxidation prevention roles simultaneously.

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QWhat kind of action does thioctic acid have?

    Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant involved in cellular energy metabolism, used in the treatment of metabolic disorders. It is described as removing reactive oxygen species in the mitochondria of cells, reducing oxidative damage, and assisting the function of enzymes necessary for energy production.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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