Bulk Thioctic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid Powder 99%

Among the many antioxidants, lipoic acid has its unique versatility. It is both water-soluble and fat-soluble and protects all tissues and interstitial spaces of the body. It can not only resist oxidation anions Chemicalbook, hydroxide ions, singlet oxygen and hydrogen peroxide and other free radicals, but also chelate (combine with metal ions (such as iron, copper, cadmium, lead, mercury and other metal ions) and neutralization) to catalyze the generation of free radicals.  Alpha-lipoic acid also helps the body use other antioxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, andglutathione, more efficiently. This nutrient also helps B vitamins convert proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into energy more efficiently. Alpha-lipoic acid has been called a "universal antioxidant" because it is both water- and fat-soluble, and thus can penetrate tissues composed mainly of fat, such as the nervous system, as well as those made mainly of water, such as the heart, to pr…