Jarrow Formulas Alpha Lipoic Sustain 300

Alpha Lipoic Acid, also called Thioctic Acid, is active in all thetissues of the body and in its cellular compartments. Alpha lipoic acid recycles both fat and water soluble antioxidant vitamins, improves sugar metabolism and energy production, promotes the incorporation of cysteine into glutathione and combines synergistically with other antioxidants for increased benefits. Thus it is known as the ideal or universal antioxidant and free radical scavenger.

Alpha lipoic acid is a cofactor in the multienzyme complex that catalyzes the last stage of the process called glycolysis. Glycolysis is the first step in converting blood sugar (glucose), which is obtained from carbohydrates and proteins, into energy in a form that the body can use. Although alpha lipoic acid is found in foods, such as liver and yeast, there are no foods rich enough in alpha-lipoic acid to serve as good sources.

Alpha Lipoic Acid Sustain 300™ is in a sustained release format to minimize gastric irritations and blood sugar fluctuations. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a disulfide molecule (containing two thiol groups). A thiol (or -SH) consists of a sulfur and a hydrogen atom. This unique antioxidant is both lipid and water soluble, a potent promoter of glutathione synthesis and cofactor in energy production, helping to regulate glucose metabolism. Jarrow Formulas® Alpha Lipoic Acid is made in Europe. Biotin is added for optimum ALA activity.

This unique antioxidant is:

* both fat and water soluble
* a potent promoter of glutathione
* an important co-factor in energy metabolism