Cyto ALA

- Nerve protection, sugar regulation, liver support and detoxification benefits. All-in-one stable antioxidant compound, for targeted support for your patients.
- Contains a racemic blend of pure, stable alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), studied for its ability to regulate blood sugar, reduce symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, improve cognition, and aid in detoxification through binding of heavy metals and improved liver function
- Provides 600 mg of ALA per vegetable capsule, allowing simplified dosing and better patient compliance
- The addition of biotin and vitamin B1 prevents possible side effects or nutrient depletion that can occur with ALA supplementation alone at therapeutic doses over a long-term period
Free radicals are omnipresent in our bodies thanks to the many environmental pollutants, toxins, processed foods, illnesses and daily stressors that surround us. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant capable of protecting us at the cellular level from these harmful free radicals.
ALA is a unique compound in that it is both fat and water soluble, making its antioxidant activities functional inside and outside the cell. This dual capacity makes ALA capable of regenerating a variety of other antioxidants in the body such as vitamin E, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10 and glutathione. Regeneration is more important as we age because our bodies are less able to absorb and recycle these nutrients, as well as being more susceptible to the damaging effects of free radicals from the environment.
Clinical trials have shown that ALA is effective in a wide range of circumstances, including regulating blood sugar and reducing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes. Research has also shown that ALA is helpful in binding mercury, protecting the liver, reducing pain in peripheral artery disease, and improving cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Thiamine, better known as vitamin B1, is also very beneficial to the nervous system. In fact, it is well known that overt thiamine deficiencies can lead to peripheral neuropathy and supplementation of various B1 forms is quite protective for the nerves, leading to reduced pain, tingling and numbness in people with diabetic neuropathy. Interestingly, research has shown that high doses of ALA can cause toxic side effects in people with thiamine deficiencies, making it necessary and wise to supplement the two nutrients together.
Finally, biotin, a nutrient best known for supporting hair and skin tissue, should also be considered when discussing ALA supplementation. Research has shown that large supplemental doses of ALA alone can cause biotin deficiency, as each nutrient competes for absorption.
Cyto-ALA from Cyto-Matrix provides 600 mg of stable ALA per capsule. A low dose of thiamine and biotin is included to prevent deficiencies and counteract possible side effects that may occur with therapeutic dosing of ALA.