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What is Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)?

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), also known as thioctic acid, is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. It plays a central role in mitochondrial energy production, detoxification, and oxidative stress defense. ALA is both water- and fat-soluble, allowing it to function in virtually all tissues, earning it the name “universal antioxidant.”

Structural chemical formula and molecular structure model of lipoic acid. Lipoic acid (ALA

Why IV ALA?

ALA taken orally is poorly absorbed due to rapid breakdown in the liver. IV administration bypasses the digestive tract, allowing for:

  • Higher bioavailability
     

  • Immediate antioxidant effects
     

  • Efficient cellular uptake
     

  • Targeted relief for neuropathy, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction

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Benefits of IV Alpha Lipoic Acid

🧠 Neuropathy & Nerve Pain Relief

  • Supports patients with diabetic or chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
     

  • Improves nerve conduction and reduces tingling, burning, and numbness

 

🔋 Mitochondrial & Metabolic Support

  • Enhances ATP (cellular energy) production
     

  • Regulates glucose metabolism and improves insulin sensitivity
     

  • Useful in managing type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and fatigue
     

🧪 Liver Detoxification & Heavy Metal Chelation

  • Supports glutathione regeneration, aiding phase I/II liver detox
     

  • Binds to and removes heavy metals (e.g., mercury, arsenic)
     

  • May assist in cases of mold illness and environmental toxicity
     

🧬 Anti-Aging & Cellular Repair

  • Neutralizes free radicals to reduce oxidative stress
     

  • Helps preserve collagen and skin elasticity
     

  • Reduces signs of aging linked to DNA damage
     

🧠 Cognitive & Neuroprotective Support

  • Crosses the blood-brain barrier to protect brain mitochondria
     

  • Studied in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis
     

  • May reduce brain fog, memory loss, and cognitive decline
     

💪 Adjunctive Cancer Support

  • Often paired with high-dose vitamin C in integrative oncology settings
     

  • May reduce side effects of chemotherapy and support detox pathways
     

  • Studied for its ability to inhibit proliferation of several cancer cell types

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