|
| 
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Description
Nature's Way 100% pure pharmaceutical grade Alpha Lipoic acid with Rosemary is 100% natural and contains no common food allergens.
Usage
Alpha Lipoic Acid is essential for energetic metabolism and prevents destruction of other antioxidants. It is also helpful as an antioxidant by itself, as well as being useful in restoring and reusing other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and GSH glutathione. It has been used to delay onset of Type I diabetes and improve blood sugar response.*
Quality Issues
Lipoic (thiotic acid) is readily converted to dihydrolipoic acid (reduced).
Usage Warnings
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is not recommended for use in pregnancy due to lack of specific safety studies.
Children and teenagers should not take Alpha-Lipoic Acid due to lack of specific safety studies.
Diabetic patients or athletes may get hypoglycemic side effects of improved glucose utilization with high doses. Allergic skin reactions have also been noted. Anyone who is severely deficient in thiamin, such as alcoholics, should supplement with thiamin
Product Q&A
What is Alpha-Lipoic Acid?
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a nutrient occurring naturally in red meat and green, leafy vegetables. The body also synthesizes it in amounts needed for metabolic function.
How does Alpha-Lipoic work in the body?
It is sometimes called a metabolic antioxidant because it helps metabolize the food we eat and convert it to energy. It also helps prevent damage to the body by oxidation.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Recommended Daily Dosage
Take one capsule daily with a meal or water.
The following list is for serving size of 1 capsule
Primary Ingredients Amount USRDA
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 50 mg 0%
Rosemary Herb 310 mg 0%
Other Ingredients
Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
60 tablets
|
|
|
