Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, which helps to neutralise free radicals and protect cells from damage. Its main function is to increase production of glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver.
Alpha Lipoic Acid can be found in foods such as meat and vegetables. It is easily absorbed into the blood stream, and can also cross the blood brain barrier. It is beneficial in that it;
Helps to treat and detoxify the liver
Alpha Lipoic Acid has been the subject of many
studies focusing on how it improves the physique, combats free radicals, protects our genetic material, slows ageing, helps protect against heart disease, cardiovascular problems, cancer and many other diseases.
ALA has been used for many years in Europe to treat diabetic neuropathy, help regulate blood sugar and prevent diabetic retinopathy and cardiopathy. Professionals are reported to have said 'Alpha Lipoic Acid not only protects the nervous system, but also may be involved in
regenerating nerves'.
ALA's antioxidant function is of major importance. Antioxidant nutrients help protect the body against the damage caused by free radicals, the undesirable by-products of metabolism, that can cause heart disease, cancer and about 80 other diseases.
ALA interacts well with its antioxidant partners vitamin E and C and helps to conserve them. When the body is deficient in ALA, other antioxidants do not properly network together. It has been used to protect the liver and to detoxify the body of excessive iron and copper and toxic metals.
ALA is not recommended for pregnant women without proper supervision. Since it may interfere with vitamin B-1 utilisation, a thiamine supplement may be warranted if Lipoic acid is given
to thiamine-deficient individuals.
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