Named ingredient
Is Alpha-lipoic acid halal?
A synthetic antioxidant in capsules. No A/B class ruling is on file. The capsule and any magnesium stearate still follow their own rows.
A synthetic antioxidant in capsules. No A/B class ruling is on file. The capsule and any magnesium stearate still follow their own rows.
What the sources say
A synthetic antioxidant in capsules. No A/B class ruling is on file. The capsule and any magnesium stearate still follow their own rows.
Quick facts
| Name | Alpha-lipoic acid |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | ALA, thioctic acid, R-lipoic acid |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 |
Common questions
Is Alpha-lipoic acid halal?
Alpha-lipoic acid is classified as Insufficient evidence. A synthetic antioxidant in capsules. No A/B class ruling is on file. The capsule and any magnesium stearate still follow their own rows.
Is Alpha-lipoic acid halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Alpha-lipoic acid is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Alpha-lipoic acid called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: ALA, thioctic acid, R-lipoic acid.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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