HEALTH FUNCTION

• Promotes healthy glucose metabolism
• Provides 400 mg of alpha lipoic acid per day

DESCRIPTION

Alpha lipoic acid is an exceptionally versatile nutrient. Being both water- and fat-soluble, this multifunctional compound is able to function in almost any part of the body. Alpha lipoic acid supports healthy glucose metabolism by regulating enzymes involved in glucose oxidation.

Maintaining healthy glucose metabolism is fundamental to preventing the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGE), which decrease the function of body proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. In addition to supporting healthy glucose metabolism, the antioxidant properties of alpha lipoic acid also decrease oxidative stress, which is closely related to AGE production and is a known contributing factor to many of the same health concerns associated with AGE.

Alpha lipoic acid scavenges free radicals and regenerates the antioxidant vitamins C and E. This formulation also includes vitamin C to further support and enhance the body’s natural defence mechanisms against free radicals.

INGREDIENTS

Each vegetable capsule contains:

alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid) .............................. 600 mg

ascorbyl palmitate (fat-soluble vitamin C) ................ 30 mg (hypo-allergenic plant fiber added to complete capsule volume requirement)

SUGGESTED DOSE

1-2 capsules per day in divided doses with meals or as directed by a health care practitioner

CAUTIONS

If pregnant or lactating consult your physician before taking this product. Alpha lipoic acid may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals and should always be taken with meals. In rare cases alpha lipoic acid may also cause skin rash in sensitive individuals