Why is alpha lipoic acid added in IST Creatine Xplosion?
Alpha lipoic acid is one of the most potent and active antioxidants known. It functions as both a water soluble and fat soluble antioxidant. The body actually makes enough alpha lipoic acid to perform some basic metabolic functions. However, it only acts as an antioxidant when it is above the body’s threshold of what it requires for these basic functions. Therefore it must be in excess of these basic needs to perform its important antioxidant functions. The only way to get excess is to take a supplement.
