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What is it?

 

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ACA) is very rarely found in foods; it is a powerful antioxidant and can also help with energy levels. It also helps with your mood.

The amazing thing about this supplement is that is affects every cell, and aides in using other vitamins; B, C and E, because it is a fat and water soluble it has wide range of uses.

It even recycles other antioxidants: CoQ10, Vitamin C & E, thereby extending their life in the body, so you benefit more.

ACA is anti-ageing and may help repair the nervous system as well as improving cell membrane fluidity and the flow of blood in the nerve tissue. 

ACA is also required for the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates to produce ATP, with the increase of ATP production the better the body can recover post-workout, so the body can tolerate more physical activity during a workout.

Amazingly it has the ability to repair damage caused by strokes, and slow the process of Alzheimers as it can regenerate nerve cells.

Not only does this powerful antioxdiant protect the skin from ageing, but keeps skin young and resilient: helping the production and health of collagen to kee skin supple, keeping skin youtful and firm.

Origin/Where would it be found?

• Brewers Yeast
• Spinach

 

What would I take it for?

• great for energy levels
• reduce fatigue
• reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s
• Anti-ageing
• Protects the liver
• Repairs damage
• Powerful Antioxidant
• Increase sports performance
• Regulates blood sugar levels
  

 

Where can I buy it?

Most online and High Street health shops can be purchased on its our own or as a concoction with ALC (see below) or it is found in fat burners.

 

Ways of taking it?

Alpha Lipoic Acid is taken in a capsule form.

 

How much should I take and when?

Daily intakes are between 200-500mg.

 

Anything else I need to know?

Over recent years there has been research into the mix of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC), although the mix can be expensive, this could be termed as a 'wonder concoction' as it can affect the mind, energy levels, physical performance and makes a powerful antioxidant.  

 

Adverse Effects:

1. Too much can cause sickness and diarrhoea.
2. If you are diabetic and take insulin consult your doctor before taking.

 

ShapeNoBull Overview

A supplement which can help the body in many ways, definitely owrth considering for those who train regularly protecting the body from free radicals.

Bibliography

 

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Last Updated: 3^rd August 2011

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