What kind of interaction is it?

Synergy: a documented combination effect that is stronger or more useful than either substance taken alone.

Is this interaction backed by published research?

Yes. NutriStack lists 1 citation row for the Alpha-Lipoic Acid + Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract) pair, each linking to PubMed by PMID where available. Full sourcing methodology at https://nutristackapp.com/methodology/interactions.

Supplement × Supplement·a synergy·Emerging evidence

Alpha-Lipoic Acid + Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract)

Q: Can I take Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract) together?

Yes. The combination of Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract) produces a measurable benefit. Alpha-lipoic acid and bilberry anthocyanins are complementary antioxidants sometimes combined for microvascular and retinal support, particularly in the context of diabetic microcirculatory concerns.

Q: How does this affect a NutriStack Stack Score?

+2 to your Stack Score per scored synergy row.

Synergy Emerging evidence

Alpha-lipoic acid and bilberry anthocyanins are complementary antioxidants sometimes combined for microvascular and retinal support, particularly in the context of diabetic microcirculatory concerns.

Supplement × Supplement

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From the database

What the row says.

Every entry follows the same shape: what is happening, the mechanism, and the recommendation.

Substances

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract)

Pair type

Synergy

Evidence

Emerging

Source citations

Scope

Supplement × Supplement

Last verified

June 4, 2026

SynergyEmerging evidence

What is happening. Alpha-lipoic acid and bilberry anthocyanins are complementary antioxidants sometimes combined for microvascular and retinal support, particularly in the context of diabetic microcirculatory concerns.

Mechanism. Alpha-lipoic acid regenerates other antioxidants and reduces oxidative stress in neural and vascular tissue, while anthocyanins independently scavenge free radicals and support capillary integrity, giving complementary antioxidant coverage.

Recommendation. Safe to combine at standard doses with food. If using either for blood sugar or diabetic complications, monitor glucose, as both have been studied in that setting.

Stack Score

How it moves the number.

Effect on the composite score

If both Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Anthocyanins (Bilberry Extract) are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).

The full algorithm, the clamping rules, and four worked stacks are at /methodology/stack-score.

Sources

Sources, by evidence tier.

Every claim on this page is cited. PMIDs link straight to PubMed.

Reference material

1Kong YH, Xu SP. Salidroside and anthocyanin antioxidant mechanisms in retinal protection. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020.Needs sourceNo link

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