Dymatize: Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a natural antioxidant.* It is gradually becoming recognized for its unique abilities to help support excellent health.* In addition to antioxidant properties, LA helps the body use glucose.* An antioxidant is any chemical, natural or synthetic, that neutralizes toxins or free radicals, thus protecting our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule with at least one unpaired electron. It reacts by trying to steal an electron from a neighboring molecule, causing damage in the process. Cigarette smoke, fried foods, ozone, excessive sun exposure, car exhaust, and air pollution are common causes of free radicals.