R + Alpha Lipoic 150mg - 60 V-Caps

R + Alpha Lipoic 150mg - 60 V-Caps

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OPTIMUM POTENCY FOR ULTIMATE ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT.

New Roots offers 150mg per capsule of R+ Alpha Lipoic acid which is the natural form of ALA that plays a pivotal role in the extension of the lifespan of the body's key antioxidants. Alpha Lipoic acid also plays an important role in the synergism of antioxidants, what some doctors prefer to call the body’s “antioxidant network”. It directly recycles and extends the metabolic life spans of vitamin C, glutathione, and coenzyme Q10, and it indirectly renews vitamin E. [CAPSULES]

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Each vegetable capsule contains:
150 mg
R+ alpha-Lipoic acid (1,2‑dithiolane-3‑pentanoic acid)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Vegetable magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of carbohydrate gum and purified water.

Format

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60 Vcaps

Dosage

Take 1 capsule three times daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 3 months.

Important Information

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any anti-diabetes medications or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Highlights
  • Antioxidant Protection.
  • Effective Liver Detoxifier
  • Helps to eliminate heavy metals
  • May help regulate blood sugar levels
  • Supports anti-aging

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New Roots Herbal offers high-quality natural health products like their best-selling probiotics, digestive enzymes, chill pills, strong bones, acidophilus ultra and black cumin seed oil among hundreds more herbal remedies. Founded in 1985 New Roots Canada delivers formulas that were designed to contribute to the prevention and cure of disease at their core. You can buy all New Roots supplements at National Nutrition.ca

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Most people know their bodies are made up of both fat and water. What most people need to know is HOW to protect both these parts with just ONE nutrient. 

Alpha lipoic acid is a potent dual solubility antioxidant and mitochondrial coenzyme that aids in the burning of glucose to form energy (as ATP). Also known as ALA, it is a universal antioxidant.

It protects both the fat and water parts of you from something called free radical damage. Free radicals come from chemicals, pollution, bad fats and from a poor diet. They damage your cells causing aging, CVD, and abnormal cell growth. Now a days free radicals are everywhere; you can't avoid them. So if you want to protect your whole body, use ALA.

What does R(+)-lipoic acid mean?
When alpha lipoic acid is manufactured, both the S(-) and R(+) isomers are created in equal amounts. Although the S(-) isomer can be used by the body, the R(+) form of alpha lipoic acid is the type found naturally in the body, and is absorbed better.

What does dual solubility antioxidant mean?
Antioxidants tend to be either fat or water soluble (Eg. vitamin C is water-soluble, and vitamin E is fat-soluble). This means that they can function to protect only certain regions of the body. Alpha lipoic acid is one of the most versatile antioxidants because it is both fat and water-soluble. Antioxidants are molecules that deactivate free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are extremely reactive and damage surrounding tissues and nutrients. Because our bodies consist of approximately 70% water and of cells with membranes made of fats, dual solubility means that alpha lipoic acid can move into all areas of the body to deactivate harmful free radicals, reducing damage to tissues all over the body, including those in the eye, liver, blood vessels and nerves.

So who specifically should take ALA?
If you think your diet may not have enough antioxidants from fruits, veggies, and raw seeds you may want to take ALA to increase your intake of antioxidants.

Also you may want to add ALA if you are showing signs of free radical damage like facial wrinkles and age spots.

Those with heart disease, Alzheimer's, and abnormal cell growth will need more ALA to prevent their cells from further damage.

Benefits for the Liver and Detoxification
Alpha lipoic acid helps to improve the functioning of the liver, the body's chief detoxifying organ via its antioxidant capabilities. We encounter free radicals through environmental exposures, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun (UV rays). Usually antioxidants are "used up" by reacting with, and deactivating free radicals, but in addition to its own antioxidant properties, alpha lipoic acid also helps to regenerate other antioxidants in the body such as coenzyme Q10, glutathione, vitamin E and vitamin C, all of which are used by the liver to render toxins and metabolic byproducts harmless. Thus, alpha lipoic acid supports a multitude of antioxidant reactions, including the detoxification pathways in the liver.

Alpha Lipoic Acid: Blood Sugar and Diabetes
Alpha lipoic acid has a number of benefits for those suffering from diabetes and poor blood sugar control. There is research that suggests that alpha lipoic acid can enhance insulin sensitivity, and thus help to partially reverse the cause of Type II Diabetes by allowing cells to respond better to insulin and reduce blood sugar levels. At the same time, alpha lipoic acid can help diabetics with poor glucose control to prevent negative side effects. Excess blood sugar triggers potent free radical formation that results in damage to blood vessels and nerves. This results in cardiovascular disease and peripheral neuropathy, two common side effects in those with diabetes. There is substantial research showing improvement in nerve conduction and arterial flow when diabetics supplement with alpha lipoic acid.

Anti-Aging Role, Inside and Out
Alpha lipoic acid's antioxidant powers allow it to have anti-aging properties that protect the body against environmental pollutants, UV rays, and other toxins that lead to aging. In addition to being taken internally, it is often used in lotions for topical protection for the skin against free radicals that induce premature signs of aging. Because of its dual solubility, it can help protect all tissues in the body from free radical damage and is easily absorbed. In addition to protecting the skin, it helps to protect blood vessels to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and can prevent nerve damage. In addition to this, alpha lipoic acid can help protect the eye as we age. Cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are exacerbated by free radical damage in the eye and therefore alpha lipoic acid can help to treat these conditions.

How can I get more alpha lipoic acid?
Alpha lipoic acid is actually produced naturally in small amounts by the body. Unfortunately, due to our high free radical exposure nowadays, these amounts are generally inadequate. Alpha lipoic acid can be supplemented on its own or it's often combined with other antioxidants like Vitamin C and E. These nutrients work together with ALA increasing its overall antioxidant potential. Because alpha lipoic acid has a very short half-life in the body (just over 20 minutes), the timing of dosage is important. Some products will contain a sustained release (SR) matrix that will release continuous doses of lipoic acid over the course of several hours, allowing for a steadier dose throughout the day. Many foods also contain low doses of alpha lipoic acid including: broccoli, yams, potatoes, yeast, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, beets, and rice bran.

The recommended clinical dosage is between 50-300 mg a day and is usually in capsule form. To get what's in just one capsule of ALA you would need to eats pounds of broccoli and beans so many people prefer to take it in capsule form.

Remember, free radicals are everywhere and they damage your cells. This damage cause aging and disease. By taking Alpha Lipoic Acid you will be slowing the aging process and protecting all parts of yourself against developing diseases as you age.

Important Notes
Alpha lipoic acid may alter blood sugar levels and should be used cautiously by diabetics and hypoglycemic individuals, particularly in combination with other medications for glucose control. Skin rashes may occur in some people due to the use of alpha lipoic acid.

Alpha Lipoic Acid– QUICK FACTS

FOOD SOURCES
· Spinach, broccoli, organ meats.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
· Cardiovascular disease, aging, blood sugar imbalances.

OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· 50-100mg daily (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).

WORKS WELL WITH
· Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Glutathione, Coenzyme Q10.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Alpha lipoic acid may cause skin rashes.
· Use caution when using alpha lipoic acid and diabetic medication.

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