Alpha Lipoic Acid: the universal anti-ageing agent

Alpha Lipoic Acid: antioxidant

Alpha lipoic acid is a coenzyme produced by our body from a sulphur acid: cysteine.

Like the sulphur that constitutes it, alpha lipoic acid will have a versatile action on our entire body.
Facilitating the transformation of ingested food into simple sugar and fatty acid, it is a key element of cellular energy metabolism.
Alpha lipoic acid is also a very powerful "universal" antioxidant that will fight against free radicals. It acts notably at the level of the nervous system.

Rapidly converting into dihydrolipoic acid, it will reinforce in this latter form the action of vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10 and glutathione which are essential antioxidants.
It also contributes to the detoxification of the body.

Its complete absence of toxicity and side effects combined with discoveries in the field of cancer fight make alpha lipoic acid a supplement suitable for a whole series of diseases or organic disorders: diabetes and insulin resistance, cardiovascular problems, neurovegetative diseases, heavy metal poisoning, eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma).

Associated with the Klamath algae, very interesting results have been noted on degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

Also, taking this acid with Acetyl L Carnitine has produced impressive effects regarding anti-ageing because these two substances optimise the action of mitochondria which provide energy to our cells. The resulting production of free radicals will be eliminated by alpha lipoic acid while acetyl L carnitine strengthens the enzyme regulating energy consumption in the cell, allowing it to regain an activity level typical of a younger adult.

Slowing down the ageing process and improving quality of life therefore involves alpha lipoic acid.