At the normal level that alpha lipoic acid is produced in the human body, Alpha Lipoic Acidit acts as an essential coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism for energy. It also has been shown, at normal body production levels to increase production of glutathione, which helps dissolve substances in the liver. Your body manufactures enough alpha lipoic acid for the basic metabolic functions of producing energy and dissolving some liver by-products. Additional supplementation with alpha lipoic acid may provide benefits beyond its involvement in carbohydrate metabolism. At supplemented levels, alpha lipoic acid acts as a powerful and versatile antioxidant. Only when there is an excess and it is in the "free" state in the cells will alpha lipoic acid perform its antioxidant and rejuvenative actions. There is little free ALA circulating in your body, unless you consume supplements or get it injected. Foods contain only tiny amounts of alpha lipoic acid. An antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and protects our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule that tries to steal electrons from other molecules, thus causing damage. Smoking, pollution, car exhaust, stress, and fried foods are common sources of free radicals. The advantages of alpha lipoic acid as a supplement are: 1) it is easily absorbed into the blood stream; 2) it can also cross the blood brain barrier to perform as an effective brain antioxidant for clearing blood vessels and enhancing brain cell activity; 3) deactivates both fat and water soluble free radicals, protecting both lipoproteins and cellular membranes. Additional information on Alpha Lipoic Acid... Primarily because of these advantages and its usefulness as a broad-spectrum cellular protector, alpha lipoic acid is emerging as the premier anti-aging antioxidant. The widely accepted theory today asserts that accumulated cellular damage, caused by free radicals generated by on-going normal metabolism and environmental sources, is the basis of aging. As we age, mitochondrial function is impaired, and this impairment is theorized to cause the adverse effects of aging. Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant on its own and works closely with vitamin C, E and other antioxidants, "recycling" them and making them much more available. Alpha lipoic acid also helps protect the mitochondria and the DNA genetic material. Cells are continuously under oxidative stress, and when the antioxidant defenses are not fully efficient, there is an accumulation of oxidative damage over time. Results from recent research studies demonstrate that alpha-lipoic acid: * in addition to functioning as an antioxidant, it assists the B vitamins in producing energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats consumed through foods. * supports brain function in aging adults by improving memory. * helps increase blood flow to the nerves. * Acts as an antioxidant and assists the liver in flushing by-products from the body. |
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