Because it dissolves in both water and fat, this so-called
"universal antioxidant" is able to scavenge more wayward free-
radical cells than most antioxidants, the majority of which tend
to dissolve in either fat or water but not both. Alpha-lipoic
acid can reach tissues composed mainly of fat, such as the
nervous system, as well as those made mainly of water, such as
the heart. Also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, alpha-
lipoic acid is mainly derived from dietary sources (spinach,
liver, brewer's yeast), although scientists have discovered that
the body does manufacture small supplies of its own. In order to
get the concentrated doses needed to treat specific ailments,
however, many experts recommend supplements. Serving Size: 1
vcap Servings Per Container: 60 |% Daily Value| |Vitamin C
(ascorbic acid)||250mg||420%| |Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol
Succinate)||30IU||100%| |Alpha Lipoic Acid||100mg||*| Contains
no yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, milk, egg or animal products.