pentanoic acid
Found in 32 products 3 forms available Trending for: microbiome, gut brain axis, ibs support, bloating relief
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Supplement Guide Promising evidence
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
A molecule once scraped from mountains of animal liver now sits in a small amber bottle on your counter. It's hailed as a "universal antioxidant," studied in...
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Best for Neuropathy
Alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg/day (fastest for DPN symptoms) [^2][^4]
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Alpha-GPC (choline alphoscerate) vs CDP-Choline (Citicoline)
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Understanding pentanoic acid
Reported benefits
→Supports digestive comfort and gut health
→Promotes steady energy metabolism
→May support gut–brain axis and cognitive function through microbial/metabolic pathways
Dosage Guide
60mg
Low
60mg
Standard
60mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 60-60mg
• Therapeutic dose: 60-60mg
Forms & Absorption
2-Amino-5-(carbamoylamino) Pentanoic Acid
Standard form
4 products
2-Amino-5-(diaminomethylidene amino) Pentanoic Acid
Standard form
4 products
1;2-Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid
Standard form
1 products
Timing & Usage
Based on analyzing 66 products with pentanoic acid
Best taken:Before bed
With food:Most products don't specify - either is typically fine
Spacing:6% recommend medical consultation - discuss timing with doctor
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