It is a potent free radical quencher and aids other vitamins in their antioxidant activities.
Features: Help maintain healthy glucose levelsFat and water soluble antioxidantUniversal AntioxidantHigh PotencyVegetarian FormulaMedicinal Ingredients: 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid 250mgNon-Medicinal Ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Polysaccharide (capsule), Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). NOW Foods Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg.Elevated blood glucose has been implicated as a leading indicator of metabolic syndrome, increasing the risk for a number of degenerative diseases. According to a survey of 685 herbalists, alpha lipoic acid was one of the 10 most frequently recommended dietary supplements due to its efficacy in reducing high blood sugar levels.