Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful anti-oxidant.  It's main function is to increase production of glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver.  It helps neutralize free radicals and protects cells from damage. 

Many physicians who follow the Defeat Autism Now (DAN) organization's autism lipoictreatment protocols use alpha lipoic acid in the treatment of mercury toxicity.  Chelation.  According to parent surveys compiled by Defeat Autism Now of autism therapies, parents report that chelation single the most effective therapy in the treatment of autism for children under the age of 5.  

According to DAN doctor,  Amy Holmes, "Lipoic acid fits the molecular criteria of a good chelator. It has two diametrically opposed sulfhydryl groups capable of tightly binding mercury in a "pincer grasp". It also has the advantage of being lipid-soluble which implies an innate ability to cross cell and mitochondrial membranes and the blood brain barrier."

Alpha Lipoic Acid is frequently used with other chelators and supplements such as Milk Thistle to ensure the chelated mercury is excreted from the body.  Our Herbal Detoxifier can be used with Alpha Lipoic acid to promote and support the liver and kidneys during the removal of heavy metals, as it includes the detoxifying Milk Thistle, and other several ingredients to promote detoxification and support the liver and kidneys .

Ingredients: 1 capsule provides the following percentages of the Daily Value:

* No Daily Value has been established for this ingredient

Dosage: 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times daily.

Other ingredients: rice flour, vegetable cellulose, vegetable stearate

Caution:  As Alpha Lipoic Acid is a chelator, we recommend this supplement be used under the supervision of a physician knowledgeable in removing heavy metals from autistic children.  The excretion of these metals often require protecting the kidneys and liver from undue stress as toxic materials are excreted, filtered, and eliminated from the body.  Also, chelators can remove beneficial minerals as well as heavy metals, so it is important to alternate chelation days with days building up beneficial minerals such as zinc, potassium, selenium, magnesium, and non-dairy calcium - frequently during chelation mineral levels are regularly tested for by the physician. Our Liquid Mineral Taste Test protocol and minerals is sometimes used for this purpose by parents and DAN doctors.  A final consideration is that chelation should not be attempted unless all silver fillings, containing mercury, have been removed.

This supplement does not contain: gluten or  casein.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.