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Acetyl L-Carnitine
- *An Amino Acid
(Also known as Acetylcarnitine, acetyl L-carnitine, acetyl L-carnitine,
or L-acetylcarnitine)
Acetyl L-Carnitine transports nutrients into cells that are necessary
for energy production, yielding the energy molecule ATP.
An antioxidant which protects neurons from damage caused by superoxide
radicals
Acidophilus - A benificial bacteria
Ongoing research has revealed a number of possible uses for Acidophilus.
Acidophilus works to break down food in the small intestine and
leads to the production of lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, as well
as other products which help suppress detrimental organisms. Acidophilus
also helps produce lactase, an enzyme which breaks down milk sugar
(lactase) into simple sugars. This may aid individuals with lactose
intolerance. This helpful bacteria is also key in production of
vitamin K.
Acidophillus is broken down into several varieties. See L-Acidophillus,
This helpful bacterium is also important in production of vitamin
K. There is strong research to show that L. Acidophilus may be helpful
in dealing with bacterial vaginosis. Other uses include the possible
reduction or prevention of some diarrheas and alleviating symptoms
of irritable bowel syndrome and, possibly, inflammatory bowel diseases
(such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). Bifidobacterium
provides similar functionality in the colon.
Acidophilus helps synthesize important vitamins, nutrients and enzymes.
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Allicin - An organic
compound obtained from garlic
A colourless liquid has a distinctively pungent smell. This compound
exhibits antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Allicin is formed
by the action of the enzyme alliinase on alliin.
Animal studies published between 1995 and 2005 indicate that allicin
may: reduce atherosclerosis and fat deposition, normalize the lipoprotein
balance, decrease blood pressure, have anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory
activities, and function as an antioxidant to some extent. Other
studies have shown a strong oxidative effect in the gut that can
damage intestinal cells.
Alliinase is irreversibly deactivated below a pH of 3; as such,
allicin is generally not produced in the body from consumed fresh
or powdered garlic. Furthermore, allicin is unstable, degrading
slowly upon standing at room temperature and rapidly with heat (e.g.,
by cooking).
From Wikipeda
Quality garlic tablets have been specially coated to allow for release
in the small intestines. This allows absorption to occur in the
small intestine instead of the stomach where the powerful digestive
juices would destroy the allicin.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
- An Antioxidant - It is both fat and water soluable.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, and is widely used in prevention
of various diseases. Its main function is to increase production
of glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver.
An antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and
protects our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule
that tries to steal electrons from other molecules, thus causing
damage. Smoking, pollution, car exhaust, fried foods are some sources
of free radicals.
Alpha-lipoic acid works together with other antioxidants such as
vitamins C and E. Studies have shown that alpha-lipoic acid speeds
the removal of glucose (sugar) from the blood. It has been used
for years in Europe to help reduce pain, burning, itching, tingling,
and numbness in people who have nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
caused by diabetes.
Alpha lipoic acid can be found in foods such as spinach, broccoli,
beef, yeast (particularly Brewer's yeast), and certain organ meats
(such as the kidney and heart. It also easily absorbed into the
blood stream, and can also cross the blood brain barrier.
Alpha lipoic acid recycles vitamin C and helps to recycle vitamin
E to help even further as an antioxidant.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid – Potent
Antioxidant with Many Functions
To fully understand the benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) it is
helpful to know a little about antioxidants and their role in eliminating
and counteracting the impact of free radicals. A free radical is
a normal by-product of metabolic processes in the body. Its atomic
make up allows a free radical to easily attach to other atoms causing
chemical reactions.
While some free radicals are desirable, like those
that help destroy viruses and bacteria, excessive free radicals
can cause disease and contribute to the aging process. In addition
to normal production by the body, free radicals result from environmental
stresses such as smoking and pollution. Antioxidants neutralize
free radicals and detoxify the body.
Helps Recharge Other Antioxidants
Alpha Lipoic is an important nutrient. First, because it is a powerful
antioxidant, it works to scavenge free radicals by reversing their
effect on the body. Second, ALA functions to help regenerate Vitamins
C and E, also antioxidants. To neutralize free radicals, Vitamins
C and E must give up part of their atomic structure. ALA makes them
useful again by replenishing this part.
Important for Brain Health
Alpha Lipoic is especially important for brain health. It is one
of the few antioxidants that can pass the “blood brain barrier”
which enables it to protect the brain tissue and prevent free radical
damage.
Help for Diabetes
ALA is also well known for its use in diabetes support. It is a
key factor in the metabolism of glucose, making it useful energy
for the cell. ALA has been used successfully in Germany for diabetes
since the 1960’s. Numerous human clinical studies have verified
the efficacy of ALA in supporting blood sugar levels.
Supports Energy Levels
Because ALA is soluble in both water and fat, its benefits are enhanced
as it can move into all parts of cells to deactivate free radicals.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is also important for generating energy in the
body and deficiencies may result in the slowing of the metabolic
rate.
Alpha
Lipoic Acid ( 100 mg ) by Vitabase
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