How Do You Choose An Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement?
Alpha lipoic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound made in small amounts by the body and found in trace levels in such foods as yeast, liver and spinach. Since this nutrient is important for liver health and proper blood sugar metabolism, daily supplementation with an absorbable, bioavailable form of this supplement is needed. Since there are many supplements available, yet not many that are absorbable, follow these steps to choose a high-quality and efficacious alpha lipoic acid product. Step 1 Be aware that the standard American diet, one which is low in many nutrients and not high in consumption of liver, provides approximately 1,000 times less alpha lipoic acid than what is found in most alpha lipoic acid supplements. Step 2 Understand that alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant that is able to help the body make better use of other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, glutathione and coenzyme Q10. Step 3 Know that research by Burt Berkson, M.D. and others has es
