Features and Benefits
- Helps maintain healthy blood sugar balance
- Protects against oxidative damage
- Helps the body recycle other antioxidants
Preview
Natural Factors Alpha-Lipoic Acid 400 mg offers a convenient one-a-day dose of alpha-lipoic acid, a universal antioxidant that is both fat and water soluble. Alpha-lipoic acid helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. In addition to protecting the entire cell from oxidative stress, it facilitates the recycling of other antioxidants.Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients
Each capsule contains: | |
Alpha-lipoic acid |
400 mg |
Non-medicinal Ingredients
Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium silicate, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica, stearic acid.Dosage
Recommended adult dose: 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Precautions
Caution:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergen Statement
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
Feature Summary
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is known as the universal antioxidant because it is both water- and fat-soluble, and protects the entire cell from oxidative damage. This includes protecting DNA in the mitochondria – the energy-producing powerhouses of every cell. ALA increases the body’s total antioxidant capacity and levels of the key antioxidant glutathione, while recycling vitamins C and E. It protects against oxidative damage to muscles, nerves, and other tissues, and supports blood glucose (sugar) control and a normal inflammatory response.
In Germany, ALA is an approved treatment for diabetic neuropathy, a condition affecting 50% of people with diabetes. Free radical production is elevated in people with diabetes, but ALA protects the nerves and can improve diabetic neuropathy symptoms such as paresthesia (a tingling sensation), numbness, and weakness. ALA is also associated with enhanced energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and lower levels of fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin, suggesting better long-term blood glucose management.
ALA’s antioxidant activity protects the muscles during intense exercise, and supports healthy blood vessel function and circulation.
Natural Factors Alpha-Lipoic Acid offers a convenient 400 mg one-a-day dose to support healthy blood glucose levels and enhance antioxidant protection for the maintenance of good health.