Zenex Organic Alpha Lipoic Acid（ALA) Powder Pack of 100 Gram

α Lipoic acid (ALA) is an organic sulfide derived from caprylic acid, which is a coenzyme present in mitochondria. As a coenzyme, it participates in key energy metabolism in our body. It is called an antioxidant along with vitamins C, E, coenzyme Q10, etc. It can also increase the ability of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E to clear free radicals. Mainly present in animal and plant tissues, particularly in liver and yeast cells, the content is very low in plants. For example, in spinach, which has the highest content, 30g only contains 0.005mg of lipoic acid. α- Lipoic acid is an essential basic nutrient for human growth, and the level of free radicals in the body significantly increases with age, The production of α-lipoic acid gradually decreases, and the antioxidant defense system continues to decline, causing free radical damage, ultimately leading to aging and even death.

It is a light yellow crystal that usually does not exist in free form, mainly in the form of a mixture of closed-loop disulfide (LA) and open chain reduction (DHLA) structures. Both forms are converted through an oxidation-reduction cycle, and can be soluble in both water and fat, and can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Therefore, it is often referred to as a “super antioxidant”.