Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an essential fatty acid. It is required in the production of cellular energy due to its role as a co-factor in the Krebs's cycle.
It is, also, a powerful free-radical scavenger, making it an extremely efficient antioxidant. It also regenerates other antioxidants through the donation of a molecule.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is both a fat and water soluble. This unique compound is able to enter all parts of the cell. It is able to pass through the blood brain barrier and is even able to penetrate nerve cells.
It is naturally occurring and is synthesized by the body. It can also be found in certain fruits and vegetables in small amounts.
It improves oxygenation in all cells.
Aids in:
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Atherosclerotic Plaque, oxidative LDL, Total Cholesterol, LDL, Triglycerides
• Fibromyalgia
o Infusions 2-3x's weekly x 2weeks to assess effectiveness. Then as needed if effective.
• Diabetic Neuropathy
o Myelin sheath protection
o 300-600mg daily x 3weeks; if improved continue daily X
4 weeks then as needed.
•Antioxidant capacity
o Potentiates and Regenerates Vitamin C, Glutathione, Vitamin D and COQ10
• Increases Cytotoxic effect of Vitamin C
OTHER USES:
Chelates mercury, arsenic and cadmium, Hepatitis – Hepatitis C, HIV, Myopathy, Radiation damage, Vitiligo, Taste disorders, Prevention and treatment of mushroom poisoning (amanita phalloides), Burning mouth syndrome
What's Inside: 250ml
D5W or NS ONLY
Alpha Lipoic Acid*
+Add-on B-Complex prior to infusion^
*Dose: initial 50mg and increase by 50mg with max 600mg.
^B-Complex infusion required prior to FIRST ALA infusion and monthly or every fourth infusion based on Thiamine(B1) level.
-Recommended minimum 1-2x's week for 4-6 weeks then monthly as needed based on results.