Anti-oxidant (lipophilic)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
$8.50 per 12.5 gm.
Active in Perricone, MD line
Further Information: alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is good and essential for cell function,
but it is not essential in the nutritional sense, because our bodies make it. It
is likely, however, that older skin may be "starved" of this very important
antioxidant and cofactor. ALA is "use patented", i.e. you can only buy a skin
care product containing ALA from companies who pay a licensing fee to whoever
took the patent (usually not the scientists who discovered the chemical).
ALA is a naturally occurring dithiol (--SH) complex, and is the prosthetic (i.e. non-proteic) group of several very important enzymes, including the transacetylase part of the enzyme complex that catalyzes the decarboxylation of pyruvate so that the remaining 2-carbon group can enter the Krebs cycle. Aside from its enzymic role, in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that ALA also acts as a powerful micronutrient with diverse pharmacologic and antioxidant properties.
Use Instructions: Add one teaspoon to about 4
oz. of cream or lotion and mix. It will dissolve almost instantly and give the
cream a soft yellow tint. May also be added to soap, or lotions and can be
combined with our other actives. Use in your favourite cream or purchase our
Canvas base cream or Sea Kelp bioferment (sea kelp is perfect for people with
oily skin).
Add one teaspoon to about 4 oz. of cream or lotion and
mix.
These claims have not been
approved by the FDA and these products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or
treat any disease.
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