A few facts about Alpha Lipoic Acid,the universal antioxidant .

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It is a fatty acid and found naturally inside every cell in the body.It is needed by the body to produce energy for our body's normal function.

ALA or Alpha Lipoic Acid (please do not confuse with Alpha Linolenic Acid,precursor of omega3, also known as ALA ) is a very potent antioxidant and works both in water and fatty tissues unlike other antioxidant which work either in water eg.Vit.C Or in fat eg. Vit.E. It also Recycles antioxidants likeVitC and glutathione after they have been used up.Glutathione is an important antioxidant that helps body to eliminate potential harmful substances.Ala increases the formation of Glutathione.

Health benefits:-In Peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes ALA helps as there appears symptomatic relief.600mg/day has been found to be best tolerated while still providing benefits after 5 weeks.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is made by body and in normal persons it is sufficient for body requirements.It also found in small quantities in spinach,broccoli,peas,Brussels sprout,rice bran etc.If supplement is required ,for maximum benefit it should be taken in empty stomach.

CAUTION:--ALA may improve blood sugar control,diabetics on anti diabetic medicines must consult their doctor before taking ALA.

In animals ALA is found to interfere with Thyroid hormone ,thyroid hormone taking persons consult your physician.

In Japan several cases of rare condition Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome has been reported in persons taking Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Safety of ALA not known in preg.,lactation,children,and people with kidney or liver disease.

Lastly and importantly it should be taken with Thiamine.

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