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ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Alpha-lipoic acid is often referred to as a universal antioxidant. Alpha-lipoic acid is found inside every cell in the body, where it functions as an essential component of energy production alpha-lipoic acid operates as a key element in the Krebs cycle, the energy-producing cycle within each cell by which glucose is converted into usable chemical energy. Exhibiting significant antioxidant activity, alpha-lipoic acid neutralizes a wide variety of free radicals, many of which are believed to play a significant role in disease processes such as cancer, cataract formation, diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, and various brain and neurological (nerve) disorders, alpha-lipoic acid readily crosses the blood-brain barrier. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid is capable of regenerating other antioxidants such as vitamins C and  E, thereby prolonging their antioxidant activity. In vitro research has also shown that alpha-lipoic acid can raise levels of coenzyme Q10 and intracellular glutathione, one of the body’s most important anticarcinogens and antioxidants.

Diabetes - Clinical studies have shown that alpha-lipoic acid can improve glucose tolerance in diabetics by helping to improve insulin function and glucose uptake, and may be a safer alternative to oral hypoglycemic (blood sugar-lowering) medications.

Available data strongly suggest that alpha-lipoic acid, because of its antioxidant properties, is particularly suited to the prevention and/or treatment of diabetic complications that arise from an overproduction of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (free radicals).

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