ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) IV

ALA is an antioxidant that is essential for aerobic metabolism. It also acts by regenerating other antioxidants. ALA is unique in its ability to act as a water- and fat-soluble antioxidant. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and therefore reaches the brain. IV alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is used to Repairs Free Radical Damage, and treat cancer, neuropathy, and chronic liver disease. This fatty acid is a natural, yet powerful antioxidant, like vitamins C and E, found in many foods and helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

How Does the ALA Work?

When ALA enters our body we synthesize it, and it goes straight to work with our mitochondria. Once there, it helps perform a multitude of metabolic processes that are vital to the body, such as cellular damage prevention and metabolism regulation.

Repairs Free Radical Damage

In simple terms, an antioxidant is a molecule that combats free radicals that cause harm to your body. Antioxidants are key in targeting and fighting these free radicals to keep your body in equilibrium.

An Alpha Lipoic Acid treatment quickly replenishes the amount of ALA in your body. Once the antioxidant is readily present for use, it will Fight free radicals Filter out unwanted toxins Restore other antioxidant levels Altogether, your body will greatly benefit by feeling cleansed and healthy.

Treatment of Cancer

ALA alone has been shown to decrease cell viability and proliferation in breast, ovarian, colorectal, and lung cancer cell lines, and was synergistic with chemotherapy. ALA also decreased cell migration and invasion in thyroid cancer cell lines. In mice xenograft models, ALA suppressed tumor growth alone and in combination with hydroxycitrate against several tumor types.

Neuropathy

Alpha-lipoic acid seems to delay or reverse peripheral diabetic neuropathy through its multiple antioxidant properties. Treatment with alpha-lipoic acid increases reduced glutathione, an important endogenous antioxidant. In clinical trials, 600 mg alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to improve neuropathic deficits.

Liver Disease

Alpha-Lipoic Acid plays a fundamental role in metabolism, particularly liver metabolism. ALA has shown therapeutic potential in a variety of conditions involving oxidative stress. As such, it’s a powerful antioxidant, acting on cells to prevent damage and to restore certain vitamin levels. Studies have shown that the use of Alpha-Lipoic Acid can provide therapeutic benefits for the liver, in a variety of ways.