Key Benefits Used to treat chemical overdoses such as mushroom and radiation poisoning Elevate glutathione (GSH) Reduces oxidative stress, including reduced neuropathy and organ inflammation. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural anti-oxidant which has been used for years in Europe because of it's ability to help maintain or restore liver health. Its antioxidant capabilities are so ideal it has been called a universal antioxidant and has been used in the treatment of radiation and mushroom poisoning, alcoholic hepatitis, diabetes-related neuropathy and elevated liver enzymes. ALA satisfies all the criteria of an ideal antioxidant as well as has the ability to recycle vitamin E via its ability to elevate the level of glutathione (GSH) and reactive oxidants. Low levels of glutathione may increase oxidative stress which can cause inflammation, damage organs, nerve cells and lead to peripheral neuropathy. Alpha-lipoic acid is also a metal chelating agent which is both water and fat soluble.
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