Alpha Lipoic Acid

All of us wanna make sure our supplement dollars are spent well, and that they last as long as possible.

Well did you know that there is an antioxidant supplement that actually recycles and enhances the effect of the vitamins you're already taking?

That antioxidant is called Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is actually a fatty acid attached to sulfur. It's found in foods like liver, spinach, and broccoli.

One of the interesting things it does is help the body produce energy, or ATP. It does this by working inside the energy powerhouses in our cells called mitochondria. Alpha lipoic acid can take glucose from the bloodstream and help convert it into energy. This effect actually makes it incredibly useful for diabetics since they sometimes have a hard time with this process. In Germany, alpha lipoic acid is being used to treat symptoms of diabetic neuropathy - a condition where diabetic's nerves are damaged by the excess sugar in the blood. It has been shown in German studies to reduce the pain, burning and numbness associated with this condition. I've seen people use alpha lipoic acid successfully with chromium picolinate and cinnamon to nutritionally support their diabetes regimen.

But diabetics aren't the only ones who can benefit from this nutrient. Anyone who's interested in enhancing the effects of their antioxidant regimen needs to pay attention to alpha lipoic acid. That's because it helps to recycle other antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and glutathione when they become depleted. Imagine how useful this is. No matter if you're out of your multivitamin, or you're especially depending on your multi- when you're on the road and unable to eat well, alpha lipoic acid helps keep your critical antioxidants at high levels. Add this to the fact that it's an incredible antioxidant in its own right, effectively neutralizing toxic free radical molecules.

As a result, alpha lipoic acid is being studied in patients with glaucoma, heart disease, cataracts, and Parkinson's disease. It's starting to show up in creams to help with sun damage. There's even evidence that it could slow the effects of aging in the brain. All of this comes without any known side effects or drug interactions.

Wanna know more about how alpha lipoic acid can help your family? Just give me a call or visit the Alpha Lipoic Acid page.

I'm Guy Evans, and now you know!