Legal status by country
Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid legal?
How Alpha-Lipoic Acidis classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Supplement or cosmetic | Sold as a dietary supplement | Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid legal in the United States? | |
| United KingdomMHRA | Supplement or cosmetic | Sold as a supplement | Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Supplement or cosmetic | Available as a supplement / complementary medicine | Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Supplement or cosmetic | Sold as a supplement | Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: Sold as a supplement in the US; used as a medicine for neuropathy in some countries. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.