Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) an important part of the health regimen for HCV

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Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is considered by many an important part of the

health regimen for patients with Hepatitis C Virus aka HCV.

Many sources list Alpha Lipoic Acid as the most powerful anti-oxidant ever

discovered! It is an important and versatile anti-oxidant that enhances the

functions of vitamins C and E and glutathione. Alpha lipoic acid also helps turn

glucose into energy. For these reasons many people with liver conditions,

especially Hepatitis C, take it as a staple part of their " treatment programs " .

Many doctors who treat patients with HCV prescribe this anti-oxidant, especially

those in the natural healing community, although not limited to the natural

healing community.

The functions of alpha lipoic acid is to neutralize free radicals in the body by

enhancing the anti-oxidant functions of vitamins C and E and glutathione.

According to Lloyd (hepatitis C survivor, researcher and author), ALA is

" used in Europe to restore liver health and confer protective benefits against

oxidative processes involved in degenerative diseases. "

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