Alpha lipoic acid (aka ALA lipoate or thioctic acid) is utilized as an antioxidant and co-factor in glycolysis. Glycolysis is the initial process in most of the bodys pathways to breakdown glucose into useful forms of energy. Though critical to life ALA is not a vitamin because it can be synthesized from essential fatty acids and the amino acid L-cysteine. However no food is rich enough to serve as a good source.Helps maintain healthy blood sugar level when used as part of the dieNaturally occurring vitaminPowerful AntioxidantDefends against free radicalsRecycles antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin ENO Artificial Color Flavor Sweetner Preservatives Sugar Starch Milk Corn Soy Egg Lactose Gluten Wheat Yeast Fish SodiumKeep out of reach of the childrenDo not use if safely seal id broken or missingKeep in cool dry placeFDA Disclaimer:* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease.