Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), or thioctic acid, is a sulfur-containing antioxidant that is involved in energy production in the mitochondria. It scavenges reactive oxygen species, and is produced in plants, animals, and humans from cysteine and fatty acids.[1][2][3]
What is alpha-lipoic acid?
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