Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent sulfur-containing antioxidant which can be produced in the body and is found naturally in foods. ALA is unique because it is both fat and water soluble, meaning it can interact with multiple systems throughout the body and has the ability to regenerate other antioxidants, like vitamin C and E. Antioxidants are vital to a healthy biological system because they help prevent damage from free radicals in blood, organ tissue, and muscles.**