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The
body's versatile antioxidant
Alpha
lipoic acid (ALA) can benefit almost every
system in the body, so PhysioLogics has
introduced a stand-alone ALA product to promote
its energizing, health-giving effects.
ALA is one of the
body's key endogenous compounds used to fight
free radicals and produce energy. It is the
precursor of dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA), a
powerful antioxidant that is formed from ALA in
the body. DHLA is known as the 'universal
antioxidant' because it can neutralize free
radicals in both water and fat areas of cells.
ALA is not only
effective on its own, but also has the power to
regenerate and lengthen the life span of other
important antioxidants, such as vitamin C,
vitamin E, and glutathione. Glutathione is the
body's primary antioxidant, protecting cells
from oxidative damage. Both glutathione and ALA
have been shown to be particularly beneficial
for maintaining vision health by preventing
oxidative damage to the delicate structures
within the eye, such as the macula.
Alpha lipoic acid also
functions as an important coenzyme in one of the
body's metabolic pathways that converts food
into energy. It is essential for the conversion
of carbohydrates into glucose. ALA helps the
body utilize glucose more efficiently, by
stimulating glucose transporters and inhibiting
glycation. In this way, scientists believe it
may promote healthy, balanced blood sugar
levels, and increase the amount of glucose
available to cells for energy.
Alpha lipoic acid has
another advantage: its small molecular size.
This allows it to pass easily through cell
membranes and into the nucleus of cells,
protecting vital cell components from free
radical damage. Although some ALA is produced in
the liver, certain people may need more for
optimal health.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
is:
- A precursor of
DHLA,
the 'universal antioxidant'
- A powerful
antioxidant enhancer
- Crucial for energy
production in the body
- Particularly
beneficial for vision health*
Directions:
Take 1 capsule per day with meals or follow the
advice of your health care professional.
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