Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body. It is needed by the body to produce the energy for our body’s normal functions. Alpha Lipoic Acid is also a powerful antioxidant and neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. Alpha Lipoic Acid, unlike other antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E, can function in water and fat and it appears to be able to recycle antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. A major benefit of Alpha Lipoic Acid is its ability to help increase Glutathione which plays a big part in dissolving toxic substances in the liver. (read more...)