Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant made by the body that recycles and enhances the activity of glutathione, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. It is a unique anti-oxidant in that it can work in both fluid (inside the cell and in the bloodstream) and lipid (brain and nerve cells) compartments.
It can help repair damaged nerves, protect DNA, reduce insulin resistance, and support the liver.
Conditions we often see benefit from IV Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Neuropathy symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling and burning: neuropathic symptoms whether caused by Lyme disease, other tick-borne infections, diabetes, chemotherapy treatments, COVID, COVID vaccine injury or MS often experience an improvement or resolution of symptoms. 1
- Diabetes, insulin resistance and PCOS: ALA plays an important role in restoring and maintaining insulin sensitivity and normal blood sugars. 2
- Cognitive difficulties: Symptoms caused by long COVID, Lyme disease, mold exposure, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, aging often improve with ALA.
- Fatigue: ALA is a vital co-factor in the Krebs cycle, which is responsible for generating cellular energy (ATP) within the mitochondria. ALA helps to restore normal mitochondrial function, thereby improving cellular energy.
