This Supplement Benefits Metabolic Health, Skin, and Even the Brain
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January 21st 2025
(5 months)
Parent Episode: Q&A #37 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (7/09/2022)
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In this video, Rhonda covers:
- What foods contain alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)?
- The recommended dose of supplemental alpha-lipoic acid
- How ALA reduces the formation of advanced glycation end products
- How ALA may benefit brain aging
- ALA's metabolic benefits (improved insulin sensitivity & lowered blood sugar)
- Why alpha-lipoic acid may benefit skin health
- And as an added bonus.... her thoughts on Athletic Greens
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