Alpha-lipoic+Acid

=Generalities= Lipoic acid is a universal antioxidant. It is soluble in water and in fats. It helps recycle other antioxidants such as vitamin C, Vitamin E, co-Q10 and gluathione. As a result it is an important aid in metabolism of various free radicals.

=Properties= -Powerful antioxidant -Production of energy at the cellular level -Helps recycle other antioxidants -Helps attenuate neurological complications in diabetics -Chelator of heavy metals

=Complements= None Known

=Antagonists= None Known

=Therapeutic Indications= -Treats diabetic neuropathy -Symptoms from the presence of heavy metals -Prevents glaucoma and cataracts -Cancer, Alzheimer's and aging -Hepatic protection from the side effects of medication

=Contraindications and Precautions= For diabetics: be careful of the dosage of hypoglycemic medications

=Precautions and Side Effects= Causes few side effects and the one's it does are not serious. Over 600mg/day can cause headache, skin breakouts and gastric problems

=Deficiency= A healthy body produces adequate quantities of ALA. However, it seems that ALA levels decrease in the case of diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver or heart dis-ease.

=Food Sources= -Red Meat -Giblets (heart and kidneys in particular) -Beer yeast but these are all small quantities

=Therapeutic Dose= Diabetic nephropathy: 800mg./day Glaucoma: 150mg./day

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• Almost a sulpher amino acid • Raises Glutathione • Increases detox capacity • Used for – Iritis – Heavy metal exposure – Normalizing BS – Longevity • Thiamine– reduced and blood sugar MS: 400mg TID