Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) defending your body against Diabetes

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that is manufactured and found inside every cell of the human body. Its purpose is to generate the energy required to keep living organisms alive and functioning. It has been shown to slow the oxidative damage in cells and in many cases stabilize or even reverse cell damage. It works on both water and fat-soluble free radicals that cause damage in the body. Finally, it also increases blood circulation so more nutrients can be delivered to the body’s cells.

Diabetes Connection

Several studies suggest that treatment with ALA may reduce pain, burning, itching, tingling, and numbness in people who have nerve damage caused by diabetes. Other studies show that it speeds up the removal of glucose from the blood and that may prevent kidney damage. ALA is good for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as it accelerates the removal of glucose from the blood stream, improves insulin function and decreases insulin resistance in studies.

Suggested use of this natural supplement is to take a minimum of 600 mg per day, however for some higher doses may be needed to improved blood sugar levels. Good food sources include spinach, beef, and broccoli.

Since ALA has been associated with improved blood sugar levels people with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels carefully when taking this supplement. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding you should consult your doctor before adding this or any supplements to your regimen.

Health Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid

- Boosts the body's sensitivity to insulin

- Promotes the building of lean muscle body mass and reduces fat levels

- Lowers blood sugar levels

- Lowers cholesterol levels

- Allows vitamin C and E to work better

- Fights free radicals in the body

- Helps to detoxify the body by increasing glutathione

- Protects the lens and retina of your eyes from degeneration which alleiviates glaucoma

- Helps to treat and detoxify the liver

- Helps prevent hardening of the arteries

- Improves memory and helps to regenerate nerve cells and treating Alzheimer's Disease and brain damage from strokes, dementia, and Parkinson's disease

- Helps prevent Diabetic Neuropathy

- Helps support a healthy immune system

ALA helps with many conditions such as HIV, type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, glaucoma, hepatitis, obesity, cardiovascular health, mental health, liver function, ocular eye health and immune system support.

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