BulkSupplements Pure R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) Powder (25 grams)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid, sometimes referred to as R-ALA, is a powerful antioxidant that is naturally produced by the human body. It is instrumental in facilitating the transfer of the sugar glucose into consumable energy which can then be used as fuel for the body. R-ALA is simply a rearranged compound of the ALA variety and fatty acid that happens to be bioavailable while at the same time functioning as an essential antioxidant. This compound can be found not only in the body but in many green vegetables and meat types.The Krebs cycle is the body's process for turning sugars and carbohydrates into usable energy, and ALA is also instrumental in facilitating this process. Free radicals, molecules that have gone out of control and can cause damage to other cells while they circulate throughout the body, are neutralized by the healing power of ALA.ALA is also known for helping in the regulation of levels of cholesterol which in turn contributes to an overall feeling of well-being. ALA is also especially helpful for athletes because it's free-radical-neutralizing properties helps in speeding up muscle recovery which means longer exercising sessions and less pain felt during exercise. It is also useful in speeding up metabolism, and in delivering necessary nutrients as well as carbohydrates.