Alpha Lipoic Acid 300 mg 100 Capsules

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that is fat and water soluble. Its reduced form regenerates works within the cells to regenerate antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione. Because of this, it is an excellent addition to the supplemental regimen of people with compromised hepatic function. Alpha Lipoic acid may also increase cellular glucose; but that’s not all it can do. Studies have shown that this antioxidant may help improve memory performance when taken along with L-Carnitine.

These alpha lipoic acid capsules by Metabolic Maintenance can assist the body with hepatic function, help prevent diabetes, and improve memory function.

What is Alpha Lipoic Acid?

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that the body actually produces. It can be found in every single cell, helping to turn glucose into energy. As an antioxidant, its job is to help fight free radicals and avoid the cell damage and destruction they can cause. Free radicals are known to cause harmful chemical reactions that weaken the body’s immune system and make it harder to fight off infection. In addition, they can also wreak havoc on organs and tissues within the body.

Unlike the other antioxidants that can fight free radical damage, such as vitamins A and E, alpha lipoic is both water and fat soluble. This means that it has less limitations and can work throughout the body. Some evidence suggests that alpha lipoic acid may also give new life to other antioxidants that have been “used up,” allowing them to fight cell damage multiple times.

Alpha lipoic acid is often confused with alpha linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid), but the two are actually quite different. The only similarity is that they are both abbreviated as ALA. Alpha lipoic acid is sometimes also simply called Lipoic Acid.

Why Take Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid supplements, such as this one by Metabolic Maintenance, can help lower blood sugar levels and support brain function. Because of this, anyone may benefit from taking such a supplement – even though healthy individuals will get enough from eating a balanced diet. However, those with diabetes may benefit most from taking ALA. In fact, this supplement has been used for many years in Germany to treat peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients (it is believed to be effective because of its antioxidant capabilities. Those who have suffered a stroke or are at risk for one may also benefit greatly from taking ALA supplements. Because it is a powerful antioxidant that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, it can help protect the cells of the brain from damage associated with stroke. Other studies indicate that ALA may be effective against glaucoma and the visible signs of ageing, but more research must be done on these topics.