Essence Nutrition ALA is a dietary supplement in the form of tablets containing alpha-lipoic acid (ALA).

Alpha-lipoic acid – what do you need to know about it?
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a sulfur-containing fatty acid. According to a 2003 scientific publication in The Journal Nutrition, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has been identified as an antioxidant. ALA and its active reduced counterpart, dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) have been shown to influence oxidative stress by quenching various reactive oxygen species. Since this molecule is soluble in both the aqueous and lipid parts of the cell, its biological functions are not limited to just one environment. In addition to scavenging reactive oxygen species, ALA has been shown to be involved in the recycling of other antioxidants in the body, including vitamins C and E and glutathione.

ALA – action at the cellular level
In the latest available scientific literature (Hu, Sun, 2020) you can find information that ALA acts as a cofactor for various enzymes, including two mitochondrial enzyme complexes that are involved in glucose metabolism and are part of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle or acid cycle). tricarboxylic acid) and therefore takes on a fundamental role in overall energy production. In other words, ALA is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, ultimately producing energy in the form of ATP. According to this publication, extensive literature has already shown that ALA can exhibit antioxidant properties through its free-radical scavenging action.

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Recommended consumption / preparation method:

Take one tablet a day without chewing and washing down with a sufficient amount of liquid