Holly Hill Health Foods, Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 MG, 120 Vegetarian Capsules

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a part of coenzymes that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. ALA is called the “universal antioxidant” as it is soluble in both water and fat, therefore is able to work in various parts of the body.* As an antioxidant it is able to scavenge a variety of free radicals including the highly reactive hydroxyl radical and singlet oxygen.* ALA also has the ability to extend the activity of vitamin C and vitamin E as well as regenerate the powerful antioxidants CoQ10 and glutathione.* Studies show ALA is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect healthy cell function.* Scientific studies show alpha lipoic acid helps support glucose metabolism, as well as normal, healthy liver function

• Alpha lipoic acid is the trademarked Lipoec® brand from Cognis Corporation; provides a 50/50 mixture of R&S forms of lipoic acid. Some companies carry a pure R form and claim it is a more powerful antioxidant and has more biological activity. Most of the research on alpha lipoic acid has been done using the 50/50 racemic mixture.
• Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful water and fat soluble antioxidant. Alpha lipoic acid is found in every cell of the body and plays an indispensible role in creating energy as ATP. It supports the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Studies show alpha lipoic acid is essential for supporting normal, healthy blood sugar levels and healthy insulin function.
• ALA has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants in the body particularly vitamins C & E, CoQ10 and glutathione. ALA has been shown in numerous studies to help support normal, healthy nerve function Alpha lipoic acid has been shown to help provide support for normal, healthy liver function.
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