The Antioxidant You Want If You Can Have Only One

There is no other antioxidant that confers so many benefits as alpha lipoic acid (ALA). In fact, it is considered to be so important that scientists often refer to it as the "master" antioxidant. Here are just a few reasons:

• ALA is unique because it is both fat- and water-soluble. This allows it to function in all parts of the body.

• ALA controls "hydroxyl radicals," which contribute to hardening of the arteries.

• ALA regenerates and helps prevent deficiencies in other antioxidants (like vitamin C and vitamin E).

• ALA increases glutathione, your body's chief natural detoxifier and a powerful ally against cancer.

The best natural sources of ALA are spinach, broccoli, and beef.

- Jon Herring
Early to Rise
Copyright ETR, LLC, 2004

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