The lipoic acid (lipoate, alpha lipoic acid and thioctic acid), acts as a coenzyme in many metabolic reactions, including glycolysis (responsible for converting glucose into energy: ATP), is also an effective mimic of insulin and possible natural stimulant of protein synthesis. It has demonstrated its protective effect on red blood cells and fatty acids, preventing oxidative damage. The alpha-lipoic acid is an antiatherogenic agent because it activates the enzymes oxidoreductive involved in the degradation of fat. Have recently been suggested that lipoic acid adjust the signal transduction and gene transcription, improving antioxidant status Cell paradoxically by pro-oxidant mechanisms and not due to the effects of reducing or eliminating free radicals.
Dr. Iraima Acuña. Nutrition Specialist.
0 comments:
Post a Comment