Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is one of the most versatile antioxidants available because it has water-soluble and fat-soluble properties.
This means it can be utilized by many different tissues in your body.
Once inside your tissues, its benefits are experienced on the cellular level, including the mitochondria, where energy is made.
In an allergic reaction, mast cells release histamine which triggers allergy symptoms. When histamines leave these cells they boost blood flow to the area impacted by the allergen. Let’s say it was your nose that was affected by pollen.
Your body’s histamines would then prompt your nose’s membranes to make more mucus. Can you guess what that results in? A runny, stuffy or itchy nose, sneezing, a bothered throat that also makes you cough.
ALA supports blood sugar balance by activating a protein called adenosine mono-phosphate kinase (AMPK).
AMPK activates cellular metabolism by decreasing the sensitivity of genes involved in fat storage and activating genes involved with burning fat.
A three-month study using a dose of 600 mg/day of ALA demonstrated a 36% reduction in blood fats and a 38% improvement in oxidative stress.
With its potent antioxidant properties, research has shown ALA strongly supports overall circulatory and blood vessel health, blood sugar balance and cardiometabolic health.
ALA also supports insulin sensitivity by preventing oxidative damage resulting from dips in blood sugar.
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The first step in your journey to Fully Functional® is identifying the root causes, triggers, and contributing factors of your symptoms.
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It's key that you reduce negative influences on your physical health and mindset, such as stressors, toxins, and causes of inflammation.
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We are not just aiming for you to feel better – we want you to feel your BEST! That means taking steps to detoxify your body and restore optimal function.
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Don't forget to add structural, biochemical, and personal support through supplements, movement, and tools that nurture important relationships and systems.
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It's important that you learn what makes you feel your best so you can make choices that fit your own personal body chemistry, history, and emotional needs.
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1 Ruderman NB, Saha AK, Kraegen EW. Minireview: malonyl CoA, AMP-activated protein kinase, and adiposity. Endocrinology 2003;144: 5166-5171.