Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) high purity, antioxidant, anti-aging, muscle, metabolism
AKG powder / Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid / High activity, antioxidant, aging regulation, muscle maintenance, metabolism improvement
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is a metabolite derived from the TCA cycle, involved in antioxidant activity, cellular energy supply, muscle protection, aging suppression, and metabolic improvement.
Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) is a weak acid that contains two carboxyl groups and one keto group, also known as 2-ketoglutaric acid. AKG serves as an important metabolic intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, playing a diverse range of physiological roles including cellular energy production, ATP supply, ammonia metabolism, nitrogen metabolism regulation through the synthesis of glutamate and glutamine, and maintenance of redox balance. AKG contributes to reducing oxidative stress and protecting intestinal mucosal cells, promoting the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activating antioxidant defense systems. Additionally, it has been reported to be effective in promoting muscle growth, wound healing, enhancing immune function, facilitating postoperative recovery, regulating blood sugar, and improving metabolism. In the livestock sector, AKG is effective for growth promotion, improving nitrogen utilization, enhancing immunity, promoting skeletal development, repairing intestinal mucosa, and improving antioxidant capacity. In humans, it is applied in age-related diseases, postoperative recovery, and nutritional disorders, with expectations for improving vascular elasticity, neuroprotection, and enhancing cellular metabolic efficiency through its antioxidant effects. Our AKG is produced using advanced manufacturing facilities, ensuring stable quality with high purity and low impurities, making it widely available for use in dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical auxiliary materials.
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Product Name: Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (AKG) Molecular Formula: C5H6O5 English Name: Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (AKG) CAS Number: 328-50-7 Appearance: White crystalline powder Solubility: Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol Acid-Base Properties: Acidic (pKa ≈ 2.5, 4.3) Taste: Slightly acidic taste Stability: Hygroscopic and prone to oxidation Packaging Specifications: 1kg/Aluminum bag, 25kg/Paper drum Applications: Supplements, functional foods, cosmetic ingredients
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1. Nutritional supplements and functional foods Muscle protection, improvement of strength and endurance Aging regulation, extension of healthy lifespan Promotion of antioxidant effects, removal of reactive oxygen species Improvement of blood sugar metabolism, adjustment of metabolic balance 2. Cosmetics field Improvement of moisturizing power, enhancement of skin barrier function Anti-wrinkle and skin elasticity improvement, promotion of wound healing Activation of skin through promotion of cellular energy metabolism 3. Pharmaceutical assistance and research applications Support for aging-related diseases, postoperative recovery Neuroprotection, maintenance of cardiovascular function Reduction of oxidative stress, removal of ROS Improvement of cellular metabolic efficiency, immune enhancement 4. Product features High purity and high activity AKG powder Multidimensional health support: muscles, bones, skin, intestines, metabolism Stability design with moisture and oxidation countermeasures Wide application in supplements, functional foods, and cosmetics
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YOUCHANG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD is a specialized manufacturer of natural ingredients, focusing on herbal extracts and plant-derived extracts, and is a global company with strengths in international exports. We develop products that integrate traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine with biotechnology, catering to diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, health foods, functional beverages, personal care, animal nutrition, and aromatherapy. Our main products include herbal extracts, fruit and vegetable powders, tea extracts, peptides, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), natural flavors, essential oils, reed diffusers, and aroma candles. We utilize advanced extraction technologies such as supercritical CO₂ extraction, low-temperature vacuum concentration, membrane separation, and spray drying to achieve high purity and stability of components. We have obtained various international certifications including ISO, GMP, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, and organic certification, establishing a quality control and traceability system. We can accommodate both small batches and large-scale production. Through stable quality, competitive pricing, professional support, and sustainable sourcing of raw materials, we build trust with business partners around the world.
