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Alpha lipoic acid

Alpha lipoic acid is a sulfur-containing fatty acid that has recently become very popular as a dietary supplement. It is found inside each of the body's cells where it helps generate the energy that keeps us alive and functioning. A new study reported in the journal Free Radical Biology & Medicine, has determined --

Important characteristics of alpha lipoic acid :

Alpha lipoic acid functions as a powerful Antioxidant.
Unlike other antioxidants that work only in water or fatty tissues, alpha-lipoic acid is unusual in that it functions in both water and fat. This gives alpha lipoic acid an unusually broad spectrum of action.
Alpha lipoic acid may improve the effects of insulin and help lower blood sugar and prevent or slow nerve damage.
Alpha lipoic acid in high doses is more potent than vitamin E.