Age, certain medications, stomach conditions, and plant-based diets can all interfere with absorption
Your physician will determine the optimal protocol based on your health status, goals, and response to therapy
Foods that Supply Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Typical Amounts (approximate) per Serving: Spinach (1 cup cooked) - 3 mg of ALA Broccoli (1 cup cooked) - 1 mg Brussels sprouts (1 cup cooked) - 0.9 mg Tomatoes (1 medium tomato) - 0.6 mg Peas (1 cup cooked) - 0.5 mg Potatoes (1 medium potato, baked) - 0.4 mg Organ meats (3 ounces cooked, e.g., liver, heart, kidney) - 1 to 2 mg Red meat (3 ounces cooked) - 1 to 2 mg Brewer's yeast (1 tablespoon) - 0.4 mg Beets (1 cup cooked) - 0.3 mg Carrots (1 cup cooked) - 0.2 mg Yams (1 cup cooked) - 0.2 mg While a balanced diet that includes vegetables, meats, and organ meats will provide some ALA (as the active form, R-ALA), the amounts are generally low
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Therefore, targeting cellular oxidative stress through antioxidants has been suggested as a potential therapeutic option against neurological disorders, particularly using natural plant extracts
