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Alpha-lipoic acid is involved in energy production. Alpha-lipoic acid works together with vitamin E and vitamin C to protect the entire cell from oxidative stress. As an antioxidant it is a very small molecule that is efficiently absorbed and easily crosses cell membranes.
Alpha-lipoic acid is both fat- and water-soluble, so it can quench free radicals both inside and outside the cell. It also directly recycles vitamins C and glutathione and indirectly recycles vitamin E.Alpha-lipoic acid is an approved drug in Germany for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease).
Several double-blind studies have shown lipoic acid supplementation (300 to 600 mg daily) does improve diabetic neuropathy. Although the body does make alpha-lipoic acid, supplementation is advised because the body uses the available alpha-lipoic acid for metabolic function with very little left over for antioxidant function.
Benefits: Antioxidant protection Fights free radicals Recycles other antioxidants in the body.
Manufacturer: Natural Factors
Part Number: natural-factors-alpha-lipoic-acid-100mg-120-capsul
MSRP: $23.05
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Sale Price: $13.17
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