Lipoic Acid Plus

Lipoic Acid Plus provides alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a powerful antioxidant and a critical cofactor for many enzyme complexes, as well as vitamin C. Lipoic Acid Plus provides alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a powerful antioxidant and a critical cofactor for many enzyme complexes, as well as vitamin C. As a powerful biological antioxidant, lipoic acid has the ability to quench free radicals, equivalent to that of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and vitamins C and E. In the body, it functions both as a coenzyme and as a necessary component for normal mitochondrial function. Unlike the actions of other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, which are limited to aqueous and adipose tissues/membranes, respectively, ALA has activity in both adipose and water-soluble tissues. When taken orally, lipoic acid is readily absorbed into both the cellular and tissue systems. ALA has also demonstrated beneficial effects in supporting both the cardiovascular system and glucose dysregulation. In terms of cardiovascular support, due to both its antioxidant function and its metal-chelating capacity, ALA's actions have been associated with the inhibition of endothelial activation, signifying its potential benefit in delaying both arterial plaque accumulation and adverse cardiovascular events. Its activity in supporting glucose dysregulation has been demonstrated in numerous studies. Lipoic acid is also involved in biological energy production and also possesses some heavy metal-chelating properties.