Bodybuilding Supplement: Alpha Lipoic Acid
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Alpha- Lipoic acid (ALA)
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Category: Specialty
Explanation: ALA is a sulfur bearing compound with antioxidant
properties; it plays roles in energy metabolism.
Bodybuilding Benefit: ALA amplifies the ability of other
anti-oxidants to combat free radicals, and enhance recovery. Also
may enhance insulin sensitivity, improving the body's ability to add
lean mass and reduce fat. Alpha-Lipoic Acid has recently become a
very popular bodybuilding supplement.
Dosage: 500 to 1500 mg per day.
Rating:**
Category: Specialty
Explanation: ALA is a sulfur bearing compound with antioxidant
properties; it plays roles in energy metabolism.
Bodybuilding Benefit: ALA amplifies the ability of other
anti-oxidants to combat free radicals, and enhance recovery. Also
may enhance insulin sensitivity, improving the body's ability to add
lean mass and reduce fat. Alpha-Lipoic Acid has recently become a
very popular bodybuilding supplement.
Dosage: 500 to 1500 mg per day.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), or simply lipoic acid, is a very potent
anti-oxidant that helps enhance the usage of vitamins C, E, and
glutathione in the body. ALA is found in foods such as potatoes,
carrots, yams, and red meat, and is synthesized in the human body.
Benefits to your Health
Lipoic acid can repair free radical damage at the cellular level,
keeping your cells healthy which aids in the absorption of nutrienst.
Alpha lipoic acid assists in converting carbohydrates to energy,
improves metabolism and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Because of the positive effects alpha lipoic acid has on the
stabilization of blood sugar and repair of free radical damage, lipoic
acid is of particular benefit for diabetics or those at risk of
developing Type 2 diabetes. Those with immune deficiencies such
as HIV or cancer have found ALA very useful as well. Alpha lipoic
acid also acts as a powerful liver detoxifier (beneficial to those with
hepatitis), and has also been found to reduce and even prevent
retinal degeneration.
anti-oxidant that helps enhance the usage of vitamins C, E, and
glutathione in the body. ALA is found in foods such as potatoes,
carrots, yams, and red meat, and is synthesized in the human body.
Benefits to your Health
Lipoic acid can repair free radical damage at the cellular level,
keeping your cells healthy which aids in the absorption of nutrienst.
Alpha lipoic acid assists in converting carbohydrates to energy,
improves metabolism and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Because of the positive effects alpha lipoic acid has on the
stabilization of blood sugar and repair of free radical damage, lipoic
acid is of particular benefit for diabetics or those at risk of
developing Type 2 diabetes. Those with immune deficiencies such
as HIV or cancer have found ALA very useful as well. Alpha lipoic
acid also acts as a powerful liver detoxifier (beneficial to those with
hepatitis), and has also been found to reduce and even prevent
retinal degeneration.
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