What is Alpha Lipoic Acid?

Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body. It's needed by the body to produce the energy for our body's normal functions. ALA converts glucose (blood sugar) into energy.

Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. What makes alpha lipoic acid unique is that it functions in water and fat, unlike the more common antioxidants vitamins C and E, and it appears to be able to recycle antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. Glutathione is an important antioxidant that helps the body eliminate potentially harmful substances. Alpha lipoic acid increases the formation of glutathione.

Alpha lipoic acid is made by the body and can be found in very small amounts in foods such as spinach, broccoli, peas, Brewer's yeast, brussel sprouts, rice bran, and organ meats. Alpha Lipoic Vitamins are available in capsule form available lab direct online. For maximum absorption, the supplements should be taken on an empty stomach with acetyl carnitine.

Health Benefits of ALA

Fights Alzheimer's disease

Brain Function - Lipoic Acid

Age-Related Conditions

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Alpha Lipoic acid and Acetyl l-Carnitine

Potential Dangers and Side Effects

There have been a few reports in Japan of a rare condition called insulin autoimmune syndrome in people using alpha lipoic acid. The condition causes hypoglycemia and antibodies directed against the body's own insulin without previous insulin therapy.

The safety of alpha lipoic acid in pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Related supplement product: VITA-MIND with R form ALA and Acetyl Carnitine...

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