Fight Free Radicals And Supports Normal Blood Glucose Metabolism!
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that is naturally produced in the body.
Unlike other antioxidants lipoic acid is both fat and water-soluble and is easily
transported across cell membranes. This unique quality offers protection against
free radicals both inside and outside the cell while other antioxidants may
provide only extracellular protection. Lipoic acid is able to regenerate other
antioxidants like vitamin E, vitamin C and glutathione (after scavenging free
radicals). Lipoic acid has shown great benefits in cardiovascular health and
balancing blood glucose.
Product Highlights
* Powerful antioxidant
* Unique quality of being both fat and water soluble
* Ability to regenerate antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione
* Supports cardiovascular health
* Supports glucose (sugar) metabolism
* Studies show beneficial in detoxification
Unlike Any Other...
Unlike other antioxidants, lipoic acid is both fat and water-soluble and is
easily absorbed and transported across cell membranes. This unique quality offers
protection against free radicals both inside and outside the cell while other
antioxidants only provide extracellular protection. Recent research has shown
alpha-lipoic acid to be an efficient free radical scavenger (1), effective in
numerous neurodegenerative disorders (2), and an agent that prevents deficits
in nerve blood flow, oxidative stress and distal sensory conduction (3). With
its capabilities as a precursor to glutathione (GSH-a major antioxidant in the
body), alpha-lipoic acid has shown to be a potential therapeutic agent fighting
against HIV (4). Lipoic acid has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants
like vitamin E, vitamin C and GSH for further use after they have eradicated
free radicals (5).* Numerous clinical trials have shown the benefits of supplementing
with lipoic acid for medical problems such as moderating blood sugar concentrations,
symptoms of cardiovascular ailments, blurred vision and liver complication (6).
Individuals that display limitations in moderating blood sugar concentrations
often have a serious problem with glycation caused by higher than normal levels
of blood sugar due to low insulin production or insulin resistance. Glycation
happens when blood sugar reacts quickly and spontaneously with proteins to form
damaging cross-linking. This cross-linking causes severe tissue damage and leads
to kidney ailments, plaque build-up in the arteries, and retinopathy. Lipoic
acid curtails glycation and enhances the transfer of blood sugar into the cells
by stimulating insulin activity (7,8). One of the more severe complications
of non-controlled blood glucose levels is reduced circulation to the lower extremities.
Studies show that patients suffering from symptoms of diabetic neuropathy improved
significantly when they supplemented with 600 mg of lipoic acid daily (9).
References:
(1) Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 208:161, 1995.
(2) Free Radic Biol Med. 22:359, 1997.
(3) Free Radic Biol Med. 21:631, 1996.
(4) Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 207:258, 1995.
(5) Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 204:98, 1994.
(6) Free Radical Biology & Medicine. 19:227, 1995.
(7) Free Radical Research Communications. 17:211, 1992.
(8) Diabetes. 1suppl:122A, 1994.
(9) Z Gesamte Inn Med. 48:223, 1993.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving:
Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose.
Directions: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily