Science Update: Lipoic Acid

Courtesy The DSIB Blog  Thu, 01/12/2012 - 09:00

Lipoic Acid and Cardiovascular Health
By Giana Angelo, Ph.D.

What is Lipoic Acid?
Lipoic acid (LA), a compound synthesized in the body and obtained from food, is derived from a short-chain fatty acid.

LA primarily serves as a critical cofactor, or assistant, in mitochondrial energy metabolism. At high concentrations, LA functions as an antioxidant, a metal-chelator, and in glucose metabolism.

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