Alpha Lipoic Acid is classified in the body as an antioxidant. It recycles Vitamin C and E and helps to reduce and remove free radicals which cause cellular damage.
There has also been some studies showing that ALA has potential benefits on glucose tolerance and reducing blood sugar levels, somewhat mimicking insulin. If this were the case, it could have the effect of increasing lean muscle and decreasing body fat over time, acting as a nutrient partioning agent. Whether or not this is the case is up for debate, but it is still a potent antioxidant. Another form or ALA, known as R-ALA, has recently become a fad supplement. It is theorized that the R isomer of ALA (regular ALA is composed of 50/50 mix of R and S isomers) is stronger than the S form. Using ALA supplements would be optional. ALA is generally used in dosages of 300mg 3-4 times a day with meals. With R-ALA you can take less, but it is more expensive. A new form of R-ALA, known as K-RALA has shown up on the scene. It is R-ALA bound to potassium which claims to have a longer half life in the body. However, there is no scientific evidence to back this up. Time released ALA formulas are also available.
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