"Recent studies suggest that oxidative stress 'caused by oxidants present in the body] plays an important role in the 'development] of cardiovascular disease. Related research investigated approaches that reduce oxidative stress through supplementation with antioxidant compounds.

"...Conclusion. One of the first nontraditional ideas about the relationship between food and health was the hypothesis that antioxidant nutrients might protect against chronic diseases. The 'scientific] literature has clearly established the antioxidant properties of ALA 'a-Lipoic acid] and demonstrated important areas of medicine in which it can be employed....The concentrations from highest to lowest in nonanimal sources are: spinach, broccoli, tomato, garden pea, brussel sprouts and rice bran 'in brown rice.] ALA of animal origin is absorbed differently 'and not as effectively.] Emphases added.

Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases (Cardiovascular) and Lipoic Acid Bibliography

Journal of Nutrition, vol. 133, 2003. By: Wollin & Jones, School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition, McGill U., Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.

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