A-L-A IV (ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID)
ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID IV TREATMENTS HAVE MANY BENEFITS As an antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid has many wellness benefits, including its ability to protect the body's cells against free radicals, which are unstable molecules that naturally occur in our body that can damage proteins, DNA and cell membranes.
An ALA IV treatment (alpha-lipoic acid) can give your body the nutrients it needs to stay well and for you to feel better. Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that works with the mitochondria — the body’s energy powerhouses — to boost metabolism, prevent inflammation, eliminate toxins and reverse some of the oxidant (free radical) damage related to aging. It is also used in adjunctive cancer care. Our bodies naturally synthesize this compound but only in small amounts.
As an antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid has many wellness benefits, including its ability to protect the body’s cells against free radicals, which are unstable molecules that naturally occur in our body that can damage proteins, DNA and cell membranes. Just a few of the benefits of an alpha-lipoic acid treatment from Neighborhood Naturopathic may include:
- Eliminates unwanted toxins like metals or mycotoxins
- Restoration of other antioxidant levels
- Reduction in blood sugar levels
- Symptom improvement in diabetic or chemotherapy related peripheral neuropathy
- Slow cell damage caused by free radicals and environmental toxins
- Support energy production(mitochondria)
- Adjunctive cancer care
- Mold and heavy metal toxicity
- Diabetes and insulin resistance
- Neuropathy and neuropathic pain
- Lyme disease
- Degenerative illness
When delivered via intravenous drip therapy, ALA bypasses the digestive tract and directly enters your bloodstream. From there, it is quickly routed to depleted cells throughout your body for immediate use. For the treatment of serious diseases and health conditions, IV therapy is the delivery method of choice.
Many people will do 10-12 weekly ALA infusions and then do a maintenance IV every 3-5 weeks. IV-ALA can be administered the same day as high dose IVC in adjunctive cancer care. IV-ALA is also a common ad-on in other formulas like a Myers for antioxidant and mitochondrial(energy) support.
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit cellular oxidation, a process that produces free radicals that can damage cells and undermine their function. ALA is sometimes referred to as the universal antioxidant because it supports other antioxidants like vitamins C and E, and glutathione. ALA is involved in multiple antioxidant functions in virtually all body tissues, protecting your body’s organs and systems from damage so they can keep you fit and healthy.