Alpha-lipoic acid is compared to B vitamins due to its structure. It is produced in the human body, but this produced amount proves to be insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to supply it externally, with the daily diet. Examples of products that are sources of it are green vegetables, beef, rice bran. In addition, you can think about supplementation by choosing, for example, the NOW Foods supplement Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg in capsules.

Vitamin E and vitamin C - what are their properties?

In addition to alpha-lipoic acid, this NOW Foods dietary supplement contains vitamins E and C.

What are their properties?

Vitamin E helps to protect cells from oxidative stress.

In turn, vitamin C:

• helps maintain the normal functioning of the immune system during and after intense exercise,
• helps with the normal production of collagen for the proper functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, teeth,
• contributes to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism,
• helps in the normal functioning of the nervous system,
• helps in the maintenance of normal psychological functions,
• helps in the normal functioning of the immune system,
• helps in the protection of cells against oxidative stress,
• helps in the reduction of feelings of fatigue and tiredness,
• helps in the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E,
• increases the absorption of iron.

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