- Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a unique nutrient shown to have a potent effect on glucose disposal. It is also a natural antioxidant with free radical scavenging abilities as well as the ability to regenerate oxidized antioxidants. As an antioxidant it is both
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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a unique nutrient shown to have a potent effect on glucose disposal. It is also a natural antioxidant with free radical scavenging abilities as well as the ability to regenerate oxidized antioxidants. As an antioxidant it is both water and lipid soluble. This actually makes other antioxidants more potent. ALA also increases the levels of intra-cellular glutathione. Glutathione has been shown to enhance recovery from heavy training by reducing intra-cellular damage. ALA's ability to enhance glucose uptake is a very exciting effect that could enhance other nutrient distribution. By mimicking insulin, ALA increases uptake of glucose into the muscle cell by 65%. This glucose transport stimulation is accomplished through Lipoic Acid's participation in the insulin signaling pathway. Lipoic Acid provokes an upward shift of the glucose-insulin dose-response curve. This is an important function that could enhance muscle cell nutrient uptake and protein turnover. ALA may also increase creatine's ability to enter the muscle cell further enhancing creatine's muscle building effects. Recommended dosage is 1 capsule 3-6 times daily with meals, protein shakes, creatine or glutamine mixes.
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A HEALTH WARNING- PlEASE READ!!!!!
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I recently stopped taking these supplements after a year and a half. I took them for nueropathy of the toes. My glucose level recently dropped and I remembered these pills convert glucose into energy. There are warnings that diabetics may have to take less insulin with Alpha Lipoic Acid. I went to Google and would like to paste the following: Alpha Lipoic Acid medical facts from Drugs.com
"Talk with a doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other health care provider before using alpha-lipoic acid if you have kidney or liver disease, diabetes, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or a thyroid disorder.
Use alpha-lipoic acid as directed on the label, or as your healthcare provider has prescribed. Do not use this product in larger amounts or for longer than recommended."
If you are taking Synthroid for your thyroid you should not take these. This was stated on another website.
I was never aware of this and threw all my pills in the garbage.. I am on Synthroid and have low blood sugar. Synthroid is a common drug also know as L-THYROXINE Be careful to check side effects on medical web sites or more importantly with your Dr. before taking any supplements. Did you know that while Milk Thistle helps your liver it also produces estrogen? Please be aware and be cautious. While these supplements aren't good for me it doesn't mean they don't help others. If you can take Alpha Lipoic Acid without any problems, JARROW is the BEST and most reccommended brand to purchase. The Jarrow brand can be bought with confidence of purity and safety. This is true of all their products.
"Talk with a doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other health care provider before using alpha-lipoic acid if you have kidney or liver disease, diabetes, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or a thyroid disorder.
Use alpha-lipoic acid as directed on the label, or as your healthcare provider has prescribed. Do not use this product in larger amounts or for longer than recommended."
If you are taking Synthroid for your thyroid you should not take these. This was stated on another website.
I was never aware of this and threw all my pills in the garbage.. I am on Synthroid and have low blood sugar. Synthroid is a common drug also know as L-THYROXINE Be careful to check side effects on medical web sites or more importantly with your Dr. before taking any supplements. Did you know that while Milk Thistle helps your liver it also produces estrogen? Please be aware and be cautious. While these supplements aren't good for me it doesn't mean they don't help others. If you can take Alpha Lipoic Acid without any problems, JARROW is the BEST and most reccommended brand to purchase. The Jarrow brand can be bought with confidence of purity and safety. This is true of all their products.
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