The Benefits of Lipoic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a master antioxidant with anti-cancer properties.  ALA has been shown to bully cancer cells, and treat neuropathy, kidney disease and chronic liver disease.  It’s a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function. Research shows ALA is responsible for the following:

• Reduces oxidative stress on normal cells and prolongs their life.
• Able to stabilize NF(k)B (a protein complex that regulates DNA transcription).
• Stimulate pro-oxidant cancer cell death.
• Discriminative ability to discourage the proliferation of malignant cells.

Your body naturally produces ALA.  It is integral to every cell in the body.  It’s necessary for energy production, functions as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage, and has a curious ability to recycle other antioxidants like glutathione, Vit C, Vit E, and others. 

Lipoic acid has been used for decades to treat the pain and discomfort of diabetic neuropathy.  There are certain health conditions and medications that can reduce normal ALA levels.   A 2008 study showed interesting results when comparing normal lymphocytes and leukemic lymphocytes.  Lipoic acid proved to be toxic to leukemic cells and not to normal cells.  It affects the cancer cells’ ability to produce energy and supported apoptosis. 

You can get additional ALA support in the form of IV therapy, supplements, and certain foods.