Lipoic regulates oxidation of fats and sugars into energy, maintains the critical Kreb's energy production cycle and is able to lower blood glucose levels and prevent the formation of glycation products. Source: Life Extension Foundation Ingredients: Alpha Lipoic Acid and Biotin Super Sale Price: $27.99 + Free Shipping Quantity Price: 4 bottles - $95.96 ($23.99 each) Take advantage of FREE air shipping in the USA! Read More . . . Studies strongly support supplementation with ALA, A L Carnitine, and Co Enzyme Q10 for increased energy within in the cells. Studies show ALA reduced CATARACT FORMATION by 45% in Rats! Studies show ALA reduces oxidative stress in the heart muscle while raising levels in heart and liver energy (mitochondria). Studies show ALA's special property of chelating free iron from brain cells, and enhancement of vility to regenerate ascorbate. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID PREVENTS BRAIN-AGING. Part of the pathology of brain aging is an increase in the levels of iron with a parallel decrease in vitamin C in the tissue. This leads to increased levels of free radicals in brain cells and subsequent neuronal dysfunction and death. At The Linus Pauling Institute, studies demonstrated that a significant reversal of this pattern in rats receiving 4 mg. per day of lipoic acid. Lipoic acid reduced total levels of iron of the forebrain and a substantial increase in the forebrain vitamin C levels. This suggests that the forebrain, a region involved in cognition has a special facility for the uptake and metabolism of lipoic acid. Scientists speculate it has the special property of chelating free iron from brain cells, IMPROVING MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION AND PROTECTING AGAINST FREE RADICALS AND ENHANCING BRAIN CELL REGENERATION. Another study reported that lipoic acid reduces oxidative stress in the heart muscle while raising glutathione and ascorbate levels in the heart and liver mitochondria. Researchers recommend lipoic acid as a therapy to prevent cataract formation. Lipoic has the ability to maintain glutathione in the eye lens. Lipoic regulates oxidation of fats and sugars into energy, maintains the critical Kreb's energy production cycle and is able to lower blood glucose levels and prevent the formation of glycation products. GLYCOSYLATION is the abnormal binding of a glucose molecule to a protein molecule to form a non-functioning structure in the body. The inhibition of glycation is critical to diabetics and can slow aging (and wrinkles) in healthy people. LOWERS GLUCOSE LEVELS BY INCREASING INSULIN METABOLISM AND DECREASES NUMBNESS IN DIABETICS INCREASES ENERGY LEVELS WITHIN CELLS CAN DECREASE CHOLESTEROL AND PROTEIN OXIDATION FOR A HEALTHY HEART ALPHA LIPOIC ACID inhibits free radicals more effectively than vitamin E. ALA is an important supplement in the prevention of HEART DISEASE. ALPHA LIPOIC ACID inhibits the oxidation of protein, AIDS MITOCHONDRIAL ENERGY METABOLISM, and lowers LDL cholesterol. How to Order To order online, click on the "Order" box below. To see a list of all supplements, please check our Index or use our Search feature. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@lifeextensionvitamins.com, 1-510-527-3005 or 1-888-771-3905. ALA250Retail Price: $32.00Sale Price: $27.99 60: caps/250mg.ea Super Alpha Lipoic Acid Quantity Price for 4 $95.96 4: bottles/$23.99.ea Read more about Alpha Lipoic Acid FREE AIR MAIL SHIPPING IN THE U.S.! The statements made here have not been evaluated by the FDA. The foregoing statements are based upon sound and reliable studies, and are meant for informational purposes. Consult with your medical practitioner to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Copyright 1997-2008 Life Extension Vitamin Supplies and Life Extension Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.