Alpha-Lipoic Acid 100 mg

Feature Summary

Alpha-lipoic acid is involved in energy production. Alpha-lipoic acid works together with vitamin E and vitamin C to protect the entire cell from oxidative stress. As an antioxidant it is a very small molecule that is efficiently absorbed and easily crosses cell membranes. Alpha-lipoic acid is both fat- and water-soluble, so it can quench free radicals both inside and outside the cell. It also directly recycles vitamins C and glutathione and indirectly recycles vitamin E.

Alpha-lipoic acid is an approved drug in Germany for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease). Several double-blind studies have shown lipoic acid supplementation (300 to 600 mg daily) does improve diabetic neuropathy.

Although the body does make alpha-lipoic acid, supplementation is advised because the body uses the available alpha-lipoic acid for metabolic function with very little left over for antioxidant function.

Contraindications

• Alpha-lipoic acid may affect insulin in insulin-dependent diabetes or drugs that lower blood sugar levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes such as glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase) and metformin (Glucophage^®).
• Consult a health care practitioner to discuss proper monitoring of blood sugar levels before taking alpha-lipoic acid.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Alpha-lipoic acid.............................100 mg

Recommended Adult Dose

2 capsules, 3 times daily taken at least 30 minutes before meals or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use a minimum of 3 weeks for full effects to develop. Keep out of the reach of children.