Alpha Lipoic Acid is a compound naturally present in every cell, soluble in both water and fat and derived from octanoic acid. Alpha lipoic acid, which is also produced by the human body, supports many issues such as diabetes, diabetic neuropathies and liver diseases. It also has many proven properties such as nerve damage, weight loss or blood sugar control. In addition to all these, it is an antioxidant that stands out today mostly for its anti-aging, that is, anti-aging, effect. There is also important medical research on its effect on "Apoptotic (programmed cell death)" by taking part in cellular functions such as energy production.
Benefits
Alpha Lipoic Acid, which stands out with its ability to renew and rejuvenate the skin, delays aging by accelerating metabolism, helps prevent wrinkles and slows down the signs of aging. It limits intracellular aging parameters by increasing oxygen consumption.
Prolongs the aging process by reducing the damages of glucose in the body. More effective than vitamins E and C. Alpha Lipoic Acid can penetrate the surface of the skin and the skin membrane. With this feature, this ingredient can benefit both inside and outside the skin cell.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is also an effective skin protector as it is a powerful antioxidant. With this feature, it slows down cell death, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and keeps your skin younger for longer.
In addition, Alpha Lipoic Acid helps to improve skin texture by providing protection against skin damage caused by stress, alcohol or photo aging (skin aging due to sunlight).
In Which Foods?
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is produced in small amounts in our body. However, it is also found in many foods that we consume abundantly in our daily diet. Especially proteins such as red meat and liver/heart, which we also know as offal, vegetables such as spinach-broccoli-Brussels sprouts-peas-potatoes-tomatoes and cereals such as rice bran are the richest foods in terms of Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid Usage
Although Alpha Lipoic Acid is produced in the human body as an antioxidant, the amount produced is not sufficient and after a while the body needs external supplementation. Alpha Lipoic Acid can be taken into the body through creams that can be applied to the skin, capsules that can be taken orally or intravenously. Research suggests that it may be appropriate to take between 20 mg and 50 mg daily. However, it should be kept in mind that this amount may vary according to the person and the body's needs.
For this reason, we recommend that people who take regular medication or people with any health problems should not use foods, supplements or treatments containing Alpha Lipoic Acid without consulting their doctor.
In addition, since Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant, it should be taken two or three times a year in three-month courses. Considering that this powerful actioxidant is both water and fat soluble, it is recommended to take it between meals or on an empty stomach.