Alpha Lipoic Acid molecular formula = C 8 H 14 S 2 O 2
Molecular weight = 206.32
Chemical Structure:
Description of Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic acid is an enzyme. It is found in the mitochondria which are the energy producing structures in each of our cells. Lipoic Acid essential in the production of energy because of their role in the Krebs cycle. Also, in the body it is converted to dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA), which functions as a powerful antioxidant. Alpha Lipoic Acid is known as the Universal Antioxidant because it functions in both water and fat soluble areas in the body.
Scientific Names
1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid
Common Names
Thioctic acid, lipoate, lipoic acid, 1,2 dithilpolane-3-valeric acid, 6,8 thioctic acid, ALA , thioctan
Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Helps prevent cellular damage from free radicals
- Universal antioxidant
- Helps with heavy metal detoxification
- Supports the nervous system helping with memory and nerve function
- Helps with energy production
- Helps lower blood sugar by increasing glucose uptake into muscle cells
- Recycles other antioxidants such as vit. C, E, glutathione and CoQ10.
Acetyl L Carnitine molecular formula =C 7 H 15 NO 3
Molecular weight = 161.199 g/mol
Description of Acetyl L Carnitine
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is the acetyl ester of L-carnitine. It occurs naturally in animal products.
Chemical Names
beta-acetoxy-gamma-N, N, N-trimethylaminobutyrate
Common Names
acetyl-carnitine, L-acetycarnitine, acetylcarnitine, acetyl levocarnitine, ALC and ALCAR
Benefits of Acetyl L Carnitine
- Energy production
- Helps transport long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondria to be utilized as energy
- Helps improve mental performance
