Alpha Lipoic Acid - provides whole-body,
multifunctional antioxidant activity that helps to
maintain healthy, well-functioning cells. Alpha
Lipoic Acid is designed to neutralize free radicals in
both the water-based and lipid-based portion of
cells, help the body synthesize glutathione, and
recharge important antioxidants. In addition, biotin
supports the function of alpha-lipoic acid in glucose
metabolism.
Alpha-lipoic acid effectively neutralizes a variety of
free radicals, including oxygen radicals and ionized
metals. This action is particularly beneficial for
people who have higher levels of oxidative stress.
Alpha-lipoic acid regenerates vitamins C and E,
increases tissue levels of glutathione, and helps
maintain the proper ratio of reduced to oxidized
coenzyme Q10 in the mitochondria. In addition,
alpha-lipoic acid may help the body rid itself of
heavy metals.
The ability of alpha-lipoic acid to improve energy
metabolism and decrease oxidative stress allude to
its ability to support healthy mitochondrial function
with age.*
Biotin has been added because chronic administration
of lipoic acid lowers the activities of pyruvate
carboxylase and beta-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase
in vivo by competing with biotin.
Berberine HCL- is a naturally occurring plant alkaloid
broadly used in traditional ayurvedic and Chinese
herbal practices with demonstrated benefits for blood
glucose and lipid metabolism. In addition, it is used to
support gastrointestinal and immune health. While
widely used for its effect on loose bowels, berberine
was serendipitously discovered to have an effect on
blood glucose metabolism in studies using it to ease GI
upset in diabetic patients.* Subsequent research has
since established berberine’s effect on blood glucose
metabolism followed by lipid metabolism. Berberine is
also believed to be involved in the regulation of
pancreatic beta cell function, and it has been observed
to inhibit the expression of disaccharidases in the
duodenum, resulting in less glucose being formed from
carbohydrate digestion. *
Green Tea is an ultra-pure, water extracted green tea formula that is rich in phytochemical compounds that supports antioxidant activity. Research has shown that green tea supports natural detoxifying enzymes, normal gene signaling, and the health and function of intestinal flora.*
Green tea polyphenols protect erythrocytes (red blood
cells) from oxidative stress. In summary, green tea’s
benefits are based upon four actions: 1) it is powerful
antioxidant that protects against DNA damage; 2) it
induces detoxifying enzymes; 3) it supports gene
signaling, which helps regulate cellular growth,
development, and apoptosis; and 4) it selectively
improves the function of the intestinal bacterial flora.
