Your body naturally produces ALA in the mitochondria where it helps turn nutrients into energy, but it\u2019s also found in some foods including spinach, yams, carrots and red meat, albeit in small amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While additional studies are needed, the research we do have on ALA shows some significant health benefits for weight<\/a>, heart, blood sugar and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Found in every cell in your body, ALA has two important roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free radicals attack your cells, leading to premature aging, heart<\/a> issues and other health concerns. Although toxins and chemicals in the air, food and water can trigger free radicals, they also occur via everyday processes such as eating, drinking and moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an antioxidant, ALA works to combat damage caused by free radicals. ALA also helps your body create and recycle other important antioxidants like Vitamin C<\/a>, Vitamin E<\/a> and Co-Enzyme Q-10.<\/p>\n\n\nIn this Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhy do we need alpha lipoic acid? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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