How Does NSI® R-Lipoic Acid work?
R-lipoic acid (RLA) is the naturally-occurring form of lipoic acid, a nutrient present in every cell of the body, essential to chemical reactions which allow the body to produce energy. The "R" form is considered the biologically active form, identical to that produced by the body.
In addition to playing a crucial role in normal metabolism and energy production, lipoic acid also functions as a potent antioxidant that helps protect healthy cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Besides protecting membranes, mitochondria (the energy-producing structures within cells) and cellular DNA, RLA work synergistically with vitamins C and E and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
Because it's both fat and water soluble, lipoic acid can neutralize free radicals in both the fatty and watery regions of cells (unlike vitamin C, which is only water soluble, and vitamin E, which is fat soluble). RLA is also able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which enables it to benefit both brain cells (neurons) and cells throughout the body.
Lipoic acid may increase levels of glutathione in the body. Glutathione is an antioxidant that plays an important role in protecting the brain as well as visual health.
Lipoic acid also promotes healthy blood glucose levels. By speeding the removal of glucose from the bloodstream (by enhancing insulin function), lipoic acid may help reduce glucose tolerance and decrease insulin resistance. It may also restore glucose availability in tissues such as the skeletal muscle.
There are several reasons you should supplement with RLA. First, the body produces barely enough of this nutrient to keep up with metabolic demands, and the amount decreases as you age. Second, RLA functions as an antioxidant only when it's present in excess. If you have only a small amount in your body, it will be used for energy production rather than antioxidant protection. Third, it may be difficult to obtain sufficient quantities of RLA through diet alone.
NSI® R-Lipoic Acid is better because it:
- Contains 100 mg of R-Lipoic Acid per one-capsule serving.
- Provides antioxidant protection.
Did You Know?
All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.
