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lipoic

lipoic

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Relating to a natural acid that helps cells make energy
  • adjective
  • /laɪˈpoʊɪk/
  • Specialized
: lipoico
  • The research indicated that lipoic acid is beneficial for metabolic processes in the body.
  • lipoic acid

Examples

  • So that was the B vitamins, the clients MQ, the lipoic acid, the extra magnesium carnitine.

  • Many studies have shown that lipoic acid can help improve insulin sensitivity.

  • Increasing your intake of lipoic acid may support overall metabolic health.

Surface Forms

lipoic positive

Morphology

lipoic = lipo (opaque) = lipo + ic

Formed with the specialized combining form 'lipo-' plus '-ic' to yield a technical biochemical adjective, which is not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

The word lipoic comes from the Greek root lipo- meaning 'fat', the same root you see in lipid. So lipoic describes a substance linked to fats that helps the body make and use energy.