Alpha Lipoic Acid

Preventive Intake: 100-200 mg

Benefits:

  • Protects the liver.
  • Increases energy and weight loss.
  • Used in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, AIDS, depression, heart disease, neurological disorders and cataracts.
  • Works as an antioxidant in the body.
  • Increases longevity.
  • May reduce the need for diabetic medications.
  • Works in synergy with acetyl-l-carnitine.

Deficiencies May Cause: Free radical and chemical damage to the liver.

Food Sources: None.