In order to always be he althy, feel less tired and enjoy life to the fullest, a person should not only eat right regularly and spend time outdoors every day. To keep our body in proper shape, we need vitamins and he althy supplements.
The role of superfoods in human life
There are also so-called superfoods that have a fantastic effect on the human body. They got their name due to the fact that they contain a huge amount of vitamins and minerals. Superfoods are extremely beneficial for he alth. These include, for example, wheatgrass, barleygrass, spirulina (a type of blue-green algae), maca (a Peruvian root vegetable), coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, ginseng.
The value of lipoic acid for the body
Alpha-lipoic acid (analogues in tablets will be presented below) is found in every cell of the human body. After all, we get it from food, and our body, in turn, synthesizes it. Thanks to hera person leads a full, energetic life. Its advantage is the ability to function in both water and fat.
Alpha-lipoic acid was first obtained from beef liver cells in the fifties of the last century. Nowadays, scientists have learned how to get this product within the walls of the laboratory.
Foods that contain lipoic acid:
- offal (liver, heart, kidney);
- broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, peas, tomatoes;
- brewer's yeast, brown rice.
But still, the lipoic acid contained in food, the body will not be enough. Therefore, it is recommended, after consulting a doctor, to take it additionally, as an additive to the main food. The specialist will select the dosage that is right for you.
Thanks to lipoic acid, the human body increases the production of the beneficial substance glutathione, which is an antioxidant that neutralizes human exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Regular consumption of lipoic acid increases the body's ability to fight toxins. The unique advantage of alpha-lipoic acid is its ability to enhance the properties of its "allies" - vitamins C and E in the fight against toxins.
Lipoic acid also improves digestion (metabolism), which promotes weight loss. By acting on areas of the brain that cause appetite, lipoic acid, analogues block the feeling of hunger. Also, this substance reduces the accumulation of fat.liver. Of course, the best results can be achieved by combining the intake of alpha lipoic acid with physical activity and an appropriate, well-chosen diet.
Some scientists also call lipoic acid the secret of eternal youth, because it prevents the destruction of DNA molecules, i.e. prevents to some extent the aging of the body. Moreover, lipoic acid analogues prevent the process of brain degradation.
Lipoic acid: analogues
Lipoic acid is similar in its effect to B vitamins. It improves liver function and, as already indicated above, helps to detoxify the body.
Lipoic acid analogues will be useful in the following cases:
- Chronic pancreatitis caused by alcohol.
- Chronic hepatitis.
- Active cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol abuse.
- Chronic heart failure.
- Chronic cholecystopancreatitis.
- Mild viral hepatitis (in the absence of jaundice).
- Various poisonings (sleeping pills, mushrooms, carbon) that caused acute liver failure.
- Diabetic polyneuritis.
Lipoic acid: instructions for use
Children over 6 years of age are prescribed a dose of lipoic acid 12-24 mg 2-3 times a day, orally after meals. Adults - 50 mg 3 times a day. Usually the drug is taken for 20-30 days. If necessary, the course of admission can beextended by doctor.
Lipoic acid is produced (its analogues too) in tablets and can be hidden under different names.
The healing effect of lipoic acid appears only after eight weeks of regular use.
Octolipen
Now you know how useful lipoic acid analogues are for the human body. "Octolipen" is one of the analogues of lipoic acid and is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for weight loss. Helps reduce the amount of glucose in human blood, as well as increase the level of glycogen production in the human liver, which forms an energy reserve in the body that can compensate for a sharp drop in blood sugar levels.
"Octolipen" contains thiocotic (alpha-lipoic) acid and excipients. It is available in 300mg capsules and 600mg film-coated tablets, as well as in injection ampoules.
The use of the drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. In the case of the use of the drug by people suffering from diabetes, at the initial stage of administration, it is recommended to constantly monitor the level of sugar in the blood. Also, during treatment, the use of alcohol, which reduces the therapeutic effect of lipoic acid, is prohibited.
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
In the laboratory, scientists have learned how to get the r-isomer of lipoic acid, which contains the highest concentration of this substance. Suchthe variety is less common, but it is better absorbed by the body and, accordingly, it costs more. Sold, for example, as a dietary supplement for athletes.
