Alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is a compound involved in enzyme systems that help process nutrients. It has also been studied as a supplement in several clinical settings. The Advanced Mitochondrial Formula label transcription lists 50 mg of R-alpha lipoic acid per two-capsule serving. Studies of alpha-lipoic acid use different doses and formulations, so ingredient research should not be assumed to validate this specific product or amount.
Magnesium
Magnesium is required for many processes, including reactions that use ATP. The product label transcription reports 45 mg of magnesium from magnesium malate per serving. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that the adult upper intake level for magnesium from supplements and medications is 350 mg per day; that limit does not include magnesium naturally present in food. Some medicines can also affect magnesium status or interact with magnesium supplements.
D-ribose
D-ribose is a sugar involved in the structure of nucleotides such as ATP. Its presence in an ingredient list can sound compelling because ATP is central to cellular energy. But the fact that a molecule is part of ATP does not show that swallowing more of it improves energy production or performance in a person who already has normal metabolism.
The label transcription lists 250 mg of D-ribose per serving. The most useful questions remain whether this dose has been tested for a meaningful outcome, whether the complete product has been tested, and whether the supplement is suitable alongside a person's other products and medicines.