The 8 Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid

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Check out these amazing benefits of alpha-lipoic acid. 

Timestamps:
0:00 Alpha-lipoic acid vs. alpha-linolenic acid 
0:26 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #1
0:55 Alpha-lipoic acid benefits #2 & #3
1:22 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #4
1:42 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #5
1:52 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #6
2:20 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #7
2:37 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #8
3:10 How to get alpha-lipoic acid

In this video, we’re going to cover the eight benefits of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a fat that shouldn’t be confused with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is an omega-3 fatty acid. Alpha-lipoic acid has a lot of very interesting properties. 

Benefits of alpha-lipoic acid:

1. Powerful antioxidant 
When you’re exposed to various things, you get free-radicals that can damage your DNA, cellular membranes, and mitochondria. Alpha-lipoic acid could help protect you from that. 

2. Glucose sensitizer 
Alpha-lipoic acid could help normalize glucose levels. 

3. Insulin sensitizer
Alpha-lipoic acid could help normalize insulin levels. 

4. Increases glutathione 
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that your body can make in the liver. It’s known as the master antioxidant. 

5. Inhibits cancer
It may inhibit certain types of cancer. 

6. Helps with autonomic neuropathy  
This is a very common yet under-diagnosed condition related to diabetes. A good remedy may be to not only get on keto and intermittent fasting but to also start taking 600-1800mg of alpha-lipoic acid. 

7. Protects cell membranes 
Alpha-lipoic acid mainly deals with the protection of lipids. This is why it could help protect your cell membranes. If there’s damage to the membrane, all sorts of issues could happen. 

8. Could help with diabetic retinopathy 
High levels of sugar can damage the retinas. Alpha-lipoic acid may help minimize the damage to the retinas. Doing keto and intermittent fasting may also be beneficial. 

If you’re going to take alpha-lipoic acid as a supplement, you may want to take it on an empty stomach. If you have a major condition you’re trying to deal with, the supplement form may be the most beneficial. 

You can also get alpha-lipoic acid from:
• Organ meats 
• Spinach 
• Broccoli 
• Brussels sprouts 
• Tomatoes

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the amazing benefits of alpha-lipoic acid.