Alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg, 60 capsules

Cellular protection and energy in one capsule!

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit cellular oxidation, a process that produces free radicals that can damage cells and impair their function. ALA is sometimes referred to as the universal antioxidant because it supports other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and glutathione. ALA is involved in many antioxidant functions in virtually all body tissues, protecting the body's organs and systems from damage so they can keep you fit and healthy.

In addition to its role as a powerful antioxidant, ALA is critical to mitochondrial health. Lipoic acid is a very important cofactor in the mitochondrial energy production cycle that enables cellular respiration and ATP production. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to aging and disease in humans. ALA is also fundamental to the breakdown of amino acids, essential building blocks of proteins that are essential to produce new cells. As we age, cell turnover naturally slows down, and insufficient levels of lipoic acid can reduce the body's ability to replace old cells with new ones, which can accelerate the aging process.

1. Anti-Aging: Oxidative stress and free radicals are major contributors to the aging process, damaging skin cells, vital organs and cellular mitochondria. The powerful antioxidant properties of ALA fight oxidative stress and protect cells from damage, slowing down the aging process. ALA also fights systemic inflammation, which is a major cause of metabolic disorders such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

2. Weight Loss: ALA increases the cells' ability to use glucose for energy. More energy expenditure tip the scales in your favor as you burn more fuel, helping to reduce fat stores and boost your metabolism.

3. Healthy eyesight: Many middle-aged people experience vision problems that get worse over time. ALA fights oxidative stress, which can damage the optic nerves and cause eye-related disorders such as retinal damage, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and vision loss.

4. Liver health: Your liver is an important organ that performs many functions, making it crucial to human health. ALA supports liver health by protecting liver cells from damage caused by oxidative stress and supporting the neogenesis of new liver cells, and is helpful for many liver problems, including hepatitis B and C, autoimmune hepatitis, and primary biliary cirrhosis and other liver diseases.

5. Reversal of Type II Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy: ALA improves insulin sensitivity of cells, enabling them to use circulating glucose for energy production, thus lowering blood sugar levels.

6. Treating Dementia and Cognitive Impairment: ALA cancross the blood-brain barrier to protect the mitochondria in brain tissue - helpful for Alzheimer's and other patients who suffer from memory loss, motor impairments and reduced cognitive function. ALA is also being studied as an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis.