Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that prevents free-radical damage

Discovered in the 1930's and extracted in 1957, alpha lipoic acid is a unique free-radical protector for our cells because it is the only such nutrient which is both fat and water soluble. So alpha lipoic acid has excellent bioavailability and can easily travel across cell membranes to fight free-radicals both inside and outside the cell! Once inside the cell, alpha lipoic acid is broken down to dihydrophilic acid, an even more potent neutralizer of free-radicals.

Of particular importance to antioxidant researchers is alpha lipoic acid's apparent ability to regenerate and actually prolong antioxidant activity of such important nutrients as Vitamins C and E and glutathione; offering enhanced protection. In fact, many of the beneficial effects of alpha lipoic acid may be due to its ability to regenerate glutathione, a potent amino acid antioxidant, which in turn is a powerful immune enhancer, liver protector, and heavy metal detoxifier. Because it is a sulphur compound, alpha lipoic acid can bind and help eliminate heavy metals such as copper, iron, mercury and cadmium; risk factors for a wide range of degenerative diseases. In German studies of Type II diabetes (NIDDM), alpha lipoic acid has shown promise as well as in cataract studies at the University of California at Berkeley and in cardiovascular studies concerned with LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.

Although there have been hundreds of studies over 40 years revealing how lipoic acid energizes metabolism, the new excitement about this vitamin-like substance can be seen in the many recent studies focusing on how it improves the physique, combats free radicals, protects our genetic material, slows aging, helps protect against heart disease, cancer and many other diseases, according to Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., In Lipoic Acid: The Metabolic Antioxidant.

"Both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetics will be excited to learn that lipoic acid has been used for nearly 30 years in Europe to treat diabetic neuropathy, help regulate blood sugar and prevent diabetic retinopathy and cardiopathy," Passwater says. "Lipoic acid not only protects the nervous system, but also may be involved In regenerating nerves. It is also being studied in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease."

"Lipoic acid has also been used for decades to protect the liver and to detoxify the body of heavy metal pollutants, such as excessive iron and copper and toxic metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury," Passwater continues. One of the most exciting recent developments is that lipoic acid appears to help slow the progression of HIV-infection to clinical AIDS."

It appears that alpha-lipoic acid, alone or together with vitamin E, is an effective treatment for radiation exposure, lessening indices of oxidative damage and normalizing organ function, according to Lester Packer, Ph.D., et al. in Free Radical Biology and Medicine 1995. This therapy has been effective In treating children living in areas affected by the Chernobyl accident in the former Soviet Union.

Neither animal nor human studies, so far, have shown serious side effects with the use of alpha-lipoic acid, Packer says. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women without proper supervision. Since it may interfere with vitamin B-1 utilization, a thiamine supplement may be warranted if lipoic acid is given to thiamine-deficient individuals, such as alcoholics.

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	Alpha Lipoic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade HPLC Tested For Purity   Product Code: CN03	100 mg. per capsule. 120 Vcaps	$5.80
	Alpha Lipoic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade HPLC Tested For Purity   Product Code: CN 04	200 mg. per capsule 120 Vcaps	$12.95
	Alpha Lipoic Acid  Pharmaceutical Grade HPLC Tested   Product Code: CN05	300 mg. per capsule 180 Vcaps	$16.95
	NOW Alpha Lipoic Acid     Product Code: NF3043	250 mg. 120 Caps	$23.95
	Alpha Lipoic Acid Vegetarian Formula  Vitamins C and E are added for their synergistic benefit. Product Code: NF3041	100 mg. 120 VCaps	$14.25
	Acetyl L-Carnitine & Alpha Lipoic Acid SN1800	500mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine and 150mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid  PER Tablet! 120 Tablets	$31.95
	Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid   Product Code: SN1433	300 mg. 120 Tabs. Time Release Formula.	$32.50
	Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid   Product Code: SN0396	200 mg. 120 Tabs.	$21.95
	Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid   Product Code: SN0155	100 mg. 120 Tabs.	$16.50
	Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid   Product Code: SN0023	50 mg. 100 Tabs.	$8.50
	Naturally Radiant Daily Renew Cream Anti-Wrinkle Cream Vitamin C Esters, DMAE Amino Acid Complex, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Tocotrienol Vitamin E, Red Seaweed, Retinol (Vitamin A) Product Code: NVDR	2oz	$24.95
	Naturally Radiant Evening Renew Cream Anti-Wrinkle Cream...these skin rejuvenation creams have a special Liposome Carrier System that delivers these ingredients to the areas where they need to work. Product Code: NVER	2oz	$24.95
	Skin Eternal Serum with Eterna-3™ C-Ester, DMAE & Lipoic Acid Skin Eternal™ Serum, an aqueous cosmetic serum, is a moisturizing lotion containing a rich blend of nutrients and plant extracts. Product Code: SN1504	1.7 fl oz.	$20.50
	Source Naturals Skin Eternal DMAE Cream contains a high potency of DMAE, shown in research to increase skin firmness. It also contains lipoic acid, ascorbyl palmitate (C-Ester), CoQ10, MSM and other skin supporting nutrients and plant extracts in a rich and luxurious base. Product Code: SNSEC	2oz	$13.95