Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring vitamin-like nutrient that has been intensely investigated as a beneficial agent for a variety of bodily functions involving the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, and detoxification system.
It is produced in small amounts in the liver and other body tissues, where it is needed by enzymes to catalyze numerous essential chemical reactions in the body.
ALA is essential inside the mitochondria of cells, where it is needed to metabolize glucose and direct calories into energy production
ALA is considered to be a multimodal supplement because, aside from its enzymatic role in energy production, it acts by multiple mechanisms and displays diverse health-enhancing and antioxidant properties
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Alpha-lipoic acid comes in two forms, designated as R-lipoic acid and S-lipoic acid
R-lipoic acid is naturally synthesized by humans, animals, and plants
S-lipoic acid is formed during chemical synthesis of alpha-lipoic acid, producing a racemic mixture of the two enantiomers
Defends against free radicals, Recycles antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin E, helps maintain healthy blood sugar level
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