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 body's 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 die Naturally occurring vitamin Powerful Antioxidant Defends against free radicals Recycles antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin E NO Artificial Color, Flavor, Sweetner, Preservatives, Sugar, Starch, Milk, Corn, Soy, Egg, Lactose, Gluten, Wheat, Yeast, Fish Sodium Keep out of reach of the children Do not use if safely seal id broken or missing Keep in cool, dry place FDA Disclaimer: * These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.