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Nutrition
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The Human Machine!™ |
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doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his
patients
in the care of the
human frame, in
diet, and in the
cause and
prevention
of disease.”
Thomas Edison
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"Arthritis
is a
nutritional
deficiency
disease.
If we all eat the nutrients we need,
we can live out our lives without the
misery of arthritis."
- Dr. Ruth Yale Long
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R-Lipoic
Acid
Mitochondrial Antioxidant |
Lipoic acid
may be the body's most versatile nutrient. Its critical importance
for health is scientifically documented. Not only is it a powerful
antioxidant, it supports healthy sugar metabolism and liver function,
and is integral to energy generation, which affects all biological
functions.
But few know that the commonly available form, alpha lipoic acid
(ALA), is not the same compound that occurs naturally in our bodies.
ALA is a 50/50 combination of natural form r-lipoic and synthetic
s-lipoic acid—and the synthetic form may actually block the activity
of r-lipoic acid, resulting in a weaker product.
Because it is the natural
form, r-lipoic acid is better absorbed and safely metabolized.
And it is up to 10 times more effective at producing cellular
energy, according to in vitro research, and may be a more potent
antioxidant.
It has been called the mitochondrial antioxidant because it is
a key component of mitochondrial dehydrogenase complexes, which
may help slow the natural aging process in animals. R-lipoic acid
may be more effective than other forms of lipoic acid in increasing
or maintaining levels of other antioxidants that may decline with
age, including CoQ10, vitamins C and E, and glutathione, according
to animal research.
Read more about R-Lipoic Acid Below |
R-Lipoic Acid
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablet
Servings Per Container: Contains 60 |
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| Amount
Per 1 Tablet |
%Daily
Value |
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| R-Lipoic Acid |
50
mg |
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| † Daily Value
Not Established |
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| Other
Ingredients: sorbitol, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium
stearate, and modified cellulose gum. |
| Warning:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care
professional before using this product. |
| Suitable
for vegetarians. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, soy or
wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial
color, flavor or fragrance. |
| Suggested
Use: 1 to 2 tablets daily,
preferably between meals.
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R-Lipoic Acid
Acid Mitochondrial Antioxidant |
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R-Lipoic Acid: Key to Cellular Energy Generation
Plants capture solar energy in their carbohydrates. In a reverse
process called oxidation, animals extract that energy. R-LlPOlC
ACID is a vital link in the metabolic pathway that gives us the
power to move and the energy of intelligence. R-LlPOlC ACID is
synthesized in the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside
every cell that produce energy in the form of ATP. It is safely
metabolized and up to 10 times more effective than other forms
of lipoic acid in mitochondrial ATP production, according to an
in vitro study.
Supports Glucose Metabolism
Human and animal studies show that R-LlPOIC ACID can increase
glucose uptake by muscle and nerve cells. By enhancing sugar metabolism,
R-LlPOIC ACID may protect cells from glycation. In this detrimental
process, excess glucose reacts with proteins to create tough crosslinked
bonds that damage vital proteins, including the myelin sheath
of neurons and the lens of the eye. Scientists believe glycation
is a major source of tissue degradation and cellular aging. Collagen,
another important protein, is also subject to crosslinking, which
inhibits the flexibility of blood vessel walls — one of the most
important indicators of cardiovascular health.
Increases Antioxidant Protection
R-LIPOIC ACID also neutralizes the harmful byproducts of glucose
metabolism, free radicals. The body synthesizes barely enough
R-LlPOIC ACID for its metabolic needs, and this decreases with
age. As mitochondrial energy production becomes
less efficient, more free radicals are generated. R-LlPOIC ACID
protects cells, particularly in the mitochondria, where most oxygen
damage occurs.
R-LlPOIC ACID is a leading component of the body's antioxidant
network. Unlike other antioxidants, it is water and fat-soluble,
so it neutralizes a greater number and broader range of free radicals,
providing more protection. In animal studies, R-LlPOIC ACID slowed
the aging process, which may be the result of cumulative oxidative
damage.
Lipoic acid, known as the "universal antioxidant," is
a strong antioxidant in its own right, but it also directly recycles
vitamin C and indirectly recycles vitamin E for continued use.
And R-LlPOIC ACID is more efficient than other forms of lipoic
acid at increasing levels of the key antioxidants, CoQlO and glutathione.
Commercial alpha-lipoic acid is 50% synthetic s-lipoic acid, which
can interfere with natural form R-LlPOIC ACID when both forms
compete for binding sites. Tests showed 40% better absorption
by R-LlPOIC ACID, as measured by plasma concentration levels.
Integral to Your Wellness Program
Because it is central to such critical functions as energy generation,
antioxidant protection, anti-glycation activity, and liver support,
R-LlPOIC ACID belongs at the center of your wellness program.
Source Naturals is happy to join forces with your natural foods
retailer in bringing you this advanced nutrient.
References:
Bonaventura, C., et al. 1995. Biochem Pharmacol
50(5): 637-46.
Breithaupt-Grogler K. et al. April 1999. Eur
J Pharm Sci 8(1):57-65.
Hagen, T, et al. 1999. The FASEB Journal 13(2):411-8.
Loeffelhardt S. et al. 1996. Biochimica et Biophysica
Acta 1297:90-98.
Lykkesfeldt,J.etal. 1998. The FASEB Journal \1:\cf2
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The above information has not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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