Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fantastic skin care product nutrient when taken internally. Why?
• because it helps inhibit harmful glycation which occurs when excess blood sugar abnormally reacts (cross-links) with protein in tissue, resulting in skin that does not function well and that is more prone to sag, wrinkle and have circulation problems. Alpha Lipoic Acid helps redirect excess blood sugar to the mitochondria in muscle cells where it can be utilized in a healthy way to produce energy.
• because it is a powerful antioxidant and very unique for two reasons: 1) it functions in both fat and water soluble environments in the body so it can help protect areas such as cell membranes and brain tissue as well as the more water soluble areas such as blood, 2) it recycles other antioxidants like vitamin C, E, glutathione and CoQ10. Therefore, you can take less of these other antioxidants and still receive their full benefit because they are replenished through the action of Alpha Lipoic Acid and last longer in the body.
The best way to take alpha lipoic acid is in powder form inside of two piece capsules. In this form it is systemically available and highly absorbable.
Vitamin C is also a beneficial skin care product nutrient. Why?
As an antioxidant it protects the skin from internal and external free radical damage. Because vitamin C is so unstable it is important to take it as a supplement rather than as a topical (skin cream or lotion). It also boosts the synthesis of collagen and elastin, the main structural components of healthy skin and blood vessels.
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