Supplements: ALA and ALC

ALA: alpha-lipoic acid
ALC: acetyl-L-carnitine

Professor Bruce N Ames, PhD, believes that ALA and ALC, taken daily, will boost your energy output of mitochondria. Mitochondria power our cells. He also says that he thinks that mitochondrial decay is a major factor in aging. Mitochondrial decay is linked to Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
In his studies he found that rats fed with alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine had more energy and were more active. Clinical trials are conducted currently.
These supplements are very safe. The worst side effect documented in humans is a rash.
Ames takes 800mg of ALA and 2 000mg of ALC daily. Remember to ask your doctor’s opinion before taking the supplements.