Type: Antioxidant nutrient
Source: Supplemented alpha-lipoic acid
Lipoic Acid in Dog and Cat Food
Lipoic acid is an antioxidant compound involved in cellular energy metabolism.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
Lipoic acid is added to pet food products to:
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- Support antioxidant systems
- Assist metabolic processes
- Enhance specialty formulations
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Functional or specialty diets
Label Context
Used in controlled amounts as part of targeted formulations.
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Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.