Allan E. Sosin

This little book informs us about the applications of alpha lipoic acid, which is a sort of super antioxidant. It neutralizes "both water- and fat-soluble free radicals" and regenerates other antioxidants in the body.

The preliminary chapters in the book explain the basic facts about free radicals and antioxidants. Since free radicals are implicated in practically all the various serious diseases that plagur our society, alpha lipoic acid can be successfully prescribed for those suffering from diverse diseases.

I was particularly interested in the fact that alpha lipoic acid lowers/normalizes blood sugar levels in diabetics. It has apparently been used successfully in Germany for more than 30 years, where it has reduced the secondary effects of diabetes such as "damage to the retina, cataract formation, nerve and heart damage". The supplement improves blood flow, regenerates nerves and reverses polyneutopathy."

There are chapters devoted to the beneficial effects of the supplement on diabetes, neuropathy, heart disease, inflammatory disorders and HIV. Detailed case histories are provided showing the success of treatment with alpha lipoic acid and other listed valuable supplements which should simultaneously be prescribed.

This is a useful little book informing us about the nature and value of alpha lipoic acid, but it is not particularly readable for the layman, since it contains many scientific details.

Absolutely worth a read should you suffer from any chronic disease or wish to prevent yourself from doing so.… (meer)