Alpha Lipoic Acid

Water and lipid soluble antioxidant; supports nerve health and retinal protection

Alpha lipoic acid is an exceptionally versatile nutrient; being both water and fat soluble, it is able to function in almost any part of the body. A powerful antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid neutralizes harmful free radicals and enhances the activity of vitamins C and E, promoting ocular and nervous system health. One study reported that alpha lipoic acidÕs antioxidant capacity may help maintainhealthy retinal vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) function. Another study suggested that alpha lipoic acid supports retinal capillary health by maintaining healthy advanced glycation end-product (AGE) activity. In one trial, alpha lipoic acid indicated the potential to enhance visual acuity. It also supported nerve health in subjects who participated in a four-month randomized double blind placebo controlled multi-center trial. The ability of this nutrient to maintain healthy nitric oxide metabolite activity and to promote healthy microcirculation accounted for its ability to promote nerve cell health in two separate studies. One study reported that alpha lipoic acid may have an affinity for retinal ganglion cells, suggesting a potential protective mechanism.*

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a multifunctional, versatile nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining healthy retinal nerve function.*

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