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Alpha Lipoic Acid: Amazing Antioxidant for the Nervous System

August 17, 2017 by Dr. Laurell Matthews, N.D.

Among antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid is unique because it is both fat and water soluble. This means it can work in more areas of the body than other antioxidants that either dissolve in water like Vitamin C or are absorbed into fat like Vitamin E. Alpha lipoic acid has another important role through increasing the …

Schisandra: Meet this amazing brain boosting antioxidant herb

August 21, 2017 by Dr. Laurell Matthews, N.D.

Schisandra (also spelled schizandra) has long been known as an antioxidant, a bioactive compound that helps protect our cells against damaging molecules such as free radicals and reactive oxygen species. A recent study analyzing 70 herbs for their antioxidant potential showed schizandra to be one of the strongest antioxidant. Traditionally, schisandra has been used to …

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