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Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is the name given to an antioxidant which is commonly used as prevention for numerous diseases. It is also widely known by the acronym ALA. Its primary function is that it increases the production of a substance called glutathione. Glutathione is responsible for dissolving toxic substances in the liver. What an antioxidant does is that it helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and protect our cells from damage. A free radical is nothing but an unstable molecule which tries to take away electrons from other molecules, thus causing damage. There are a number of sources of free radicals like for example car exhausts, smoking, fried food, pollution etc.

Alpha lipoic acid can be found in meat and green leafy vegetables like spinach. Alpha-lipoic acid is also available generically from numerous manufacturers. Branded products include Ultra-Lipoic Forte manufactured by Westlake Labs. ALA has a multitude of benefits and can be taken by anyone and everyone. It is most beneficial for people who suffer from diseases like diabetes and high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol levels, early stage cataract problems, cardiovascular problems and hardening of blood vessels, the list goes on. At this point it must be reiterated that Alpha lipoic acid can be consumed both to prevent these problems as well as for relief in the event of their occurrence. The reason for the multi-fold benefits of this antioxidant is that it is easily absorbed into the blood stream and it can also cross the blood brain barrier. It assists in the working of vitamins C and E which are both highly valuable to the human body. Also as mentioned earlier its aid in detoxification due to the trigger of the production of glutathione is crucial.