The most important therapeutic modality in the control of Type II diabetes is weight loss. Therefore, the reader is advised to consult the Obesity protocol, which provides innovative methods of reducing excess body fat, while suppressing elevated levels of serum insulin (hyperinsulinemia). Alpha-Lipoic Acid lowers blood glucose and insulin levels, reduces insulin resistance, and improves insulin sensitivity. A sulfur-containing compound, alpha-lipoic acid may prove to be the "kingpin" in the fight against Type II diabetes and its many complications. Lipoic acid comes with impressive credentials, including the ability to increase the burning of glucose. The mitochondria (the powerhouses of the cell) are one of the benefactors of enhanced glucose utilization. This occurs via the Krebs's cycle, a process that utilizes glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to yield high energy. Lipoic acid intervenes at several points in the Krebs's cycle, warranting a continuous supply of energy to the cell. Free radicals are produced as a byproduct of the energy generated during the Krebs's cycle, but alpha-lipoic acid appears to quench abhorrent free radicals that are not contained during the reactions. Greater efficiency in the Krebs's cycle results in increased amounts of glucose used for energy production. This is very important for the diabetic: if glucose is used purposely, lesser amounts appear in the bloodstream. Also, the more glucose that is burned, the less insulin your body will have to provide. To learn more, please refer to the Diabetes protocol. |
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