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Alpha Lipoic Acid
Preventive Intake: 100-200 mg
Benefits:
- Protects the liver.
- Increases energy and weight loss.
- Used in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, AIDS, depression, heart disease, neurological disorders and cataracts.
- Works as an antioxidant in the body.
- Increases longevity.
- May reduce the need for diabetic medications.
- Works in synergy with acetyl-l-carnitine.
Deficiencies May Cause: Free radical and chemical damage to the liver.
Food Sources: None.