Doctor's Best, Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid, 600 mg - 180 Veggie Caps

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Helps Support Glucose Metabolism and Regenerate Antioxidants
• Science-Based Nutrition™
• Defends Against Free Radicals
• Helps Maintain a Healthy Blood Sugar Level When Used as Part of the Diet
• Recycles Antioxidant Nutrients such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E
• Gluten & Soy Free
• Non-GMO
• Vegan
• Dietary Supplement

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring antioxidant, essential for the functioning of 5 enzymes involved in glucose and amino acid metabolism. ALA is both a coenzyme and a potent antioxidant. Mitochondria, our cells' energy generators, use ALA for both protection and to generators, use ALA for both protection and to generate cellular energy. Being active in both the water and the fatty compartments of cells, ALA fights free radicals throughout the body.

Alpha-lipoic acid is a sulfur-containing fatty acid that performs vitamin-like roles in the body. Also known as lipoic acid (LA) or thioctic acid, it functions as a co-enzyme in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and is in this way similar to B-complex vitamins. LA is required for synthesis of acetyl CoA, a key metabolite in the cellular process that turns glucose (blood sugar) into energy. Because the body produces LA on its own, it is not classified as a true vitamin. As with other so-called "non-essential" nutrients, however, internal LA production may not always be optimal.

Alpha-lipoic acid functions as both a water-soluble and fat-soluble antioxidant. Free radicals are normal by-products of metabolism that, while necessary at normal levels, may damage tissues over time if not properly kept in check by antioxidants. Lipoic acid’s ability to neutralize free radicals in both watery and fatty environments makes it a highly versatile antioxidant. In the body, alpha-lipoic acid can be converted (reduced) to DHLA, or dihydrolipoic acid, a potent mitochondrial antioxidant. It is not necessary to take DHLA as a supplement, as the body may readily convert LA to DHLA.
 

What are the benefits of Alpha-Lipoic-Acid?

• Helps promote the body's antioxidant defenses.
• Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range.

Why take Alpha-Lipoic-Acid?

• Helps the body’s defense against free radicals
• Recovers antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E
• Aging is accompanied by a decreased ability of the liver to recycle ascorbic acid following oxidative stress.

How does it work?

• Lipoic acid is used in the body to break down carbohydrates and to make energy for the other organs in the body
• Lipoic acid is a key factor in the cellular process that metabolizes glucose for energy production.
• Supports healthy aging - as we age, our ability to produce lipoic acid decreases

MORE INFORMATION

Suggested Use:
Adult : Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, or as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician. Take with or without food.

Other Ingredients:
Modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule), magnesium silicate, silicon dioxide, rice powder, magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Contains nothing other than listed ingredients

Warnings :
We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.