 Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant at the mitochondrial level where its ability to tame the fires and free radicals of the oxidative, energy generating process is highly essential to protect the mitochondria from burn out. ALA is shown to revitalize, or recycle other neuro-protective, anti-oxidant agents, such as Vitamins C and E, and CoQ10. It can also increase brain levels of glutathione, an important antioxidant, brain protector and immune system booster. ALA also improves blood sugar balance, lowers insulin resistance, and reduces the glycation of proteins, or AGE plaque formation. It has been shown to improve memory. ALA, when combined with acetyl-l-carnitine has shown remarkable synergistic effects in slowing down brain aging at the mitochondrial level.
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