Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has traditionally been used to reduce toxic insults to the liver. It is an antioxidant in both water-soluble and fat-soluble tissues and helps to recycle other important antioxidants such as glutathione – an essential antioxidant for liver detoxification.
ALA’s antioxidant effects also promote nerve health and assist with maintaining mental focus and staying sharp. Alpha-lipoic acid is also a nutrient cofactor involved in mitochondrial function and supports energy production in cells.