Alpha-Lipoic-Acid

BENEFITS FOR ANTIAGING Alpha-Lipoic-Acid:
Is one of four substances needed to mount primary defense against free radicals
Is an essential element in the antixodant enzymes SOD, Catalase and Glutathione
SOD, Catalase and Glutathione are enzymes your cells make to neutralize free radicals
Used in the process of creating the enzymes that convert glucose and fatty acids into energy
Helps absorb Co-enyzme Q10
Helps the body to produce glutathione
Restores Vitamin C and E antioxidant properties, after they have neutralized free radicals
Blocks cataract formation
Helps to control blood sugar levels
Protects nerve tissue from oxidative stress
Detoxifies the liver of metal pollutants
Can reduce blood cholesterol levels
May prevent cell damage that causes Alzheimer's disease
May slow the damage of Alzheimer's if it does start
Protects against arthritis, cataracts and macular degeneration
Counteracts the free radical cause of aging
Vitamin C, E and Lipoic Acid interact and regenerate the vitamins extending their usefulness in the body

WHAT IS ALPHA LIPOIC ACID:
ALA is a universal antioxidant found in all the tissues of your body. It has two main functions. One is it is essential for producing energy in the mitochondria and secondly it is a powerful antioxidant that soakes up dangerous free radicals. The body manufactures small amounts only so supplements are needed.

FOOD SOURCES ARE:
Broccoli, Organ meat, Spinach

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID - is both fat soluble and water soluble

TOXICITY:
The body does not produce large amounts

DEFICIENCY SYMPTONS:
By not having enough vitamins and minerals, you are not able to make enough enzymes, which cause free radicals to take over. Which can be the beginning of cancer, heart disease, memory loss, stroke and other cognitive problems

MAY BE BENEFICIAL:
High levels of these prime anitoxidants are essential to fight these diseases.

Antioxidant Anti-Aging Alpha-Lipoic-Acid Bilberry Burdock Carotenoids CoEnzyme-Q10 Curcumin-Turmeric Flavonoids Garlic Ginkgo-Biloba Glutathione Grape-Seed-Extract Green-Tea Melatonin Methionine N-Acetylcysteine-NAC NADH OPC Pycnogenol Selenium Silymarin Superoxide-Dismutase Vitamin-A Vitamin-C Vitamin-E Zinc