Difference between alpha lipoic acid/alpha linolenic acid

[JERSEY SHORE]

I recently picked up a bottle of ala at my health/fitness store .I told them i wanted ala and they pointed me to it.But when i got home and read the back it said alpha-linolenic-acid?Is this the wrong shit PLEASE HELP!!

[str82hellnback]

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[JERSEY SHORE]

bump!

[jbrand]

Originally posted by JERSEY SHORE
I recently picked up a bottle of ala at my health/fitness store .I told them i wanted ala and they pointed me to it.But when i got home and read the back it said alpha-linolenic-acid?Is this the wrong shit PLEASE HELP!!

linolenic = omega 3 EFA (found in flaxseed oil)

lipoic = antioxidant (recognized for its ability to transport glucose)

[03733+$]

So does this mean its the wrong shit?

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[jbrand]

Originally posted by 03733+$
So does this mean its the wrong shit?

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Unless they use the acronym ALA to suit multiple products, I would say it's the right one.

[03733+$]

So are They both the same thing?

Or is one perfered over the other?

[jbrand]

Originally posted by 03733+$
So are They both the same thing?

Or is one perfered over the other?

I really have limited knowledge on lipoic, my source of information is simply an article published in Life Enhancement a while back. ALA (Linolenic) is pretty important in an athletes diet IMO, in which the body doesn't naturally produce certain essential fatty acids.

[03733+$]

So linolenic is essential for a athelete,

but the lipoic is a antioxidant, So if your using the ala for protecting

your liver wouldnt you want to use the antioxidant?

[jbrand]

Originally posted by 03733+$
So linolenic is essential for a athelete,

but the lipoic is a antioxidant, So if your using the ala for protecting

your liver wouldnt you want to use the antioxidant?

I really don't know how much concrete evidence out there supports APA preventing liver toxicity. One thing I can establish is that an omega 3 fatty acid will have little to do with liver protection, so the one you are thinking of is most likely lipoic. Taking it should increase insulin sensitivity which will eventually deplete liver glycogen.

[Iceburg]

Originally posted by 03733+$
So if your using the ala for protecting

your liver wouldnt you want to use the antioxidant?

If you want the liver protector,you want Alpha lipoic acid, so it sounds like you have the wrong one. And yes Alpha Lipoic acid has been shown to remove toxins from the system including the liver very effectively. Much better that milk thistle.
Alpha lipoic acid can also aid in fat loss when on a keto diet. Many report increased vascularity while using it also. For the best prices and service on Alpha lipoic acid go to www.anabolical.com . For liver protection usage ranges from between 600-1000 mg/ day.

[03733+$]

Thanks for the help bros!

[JERSEY SHORE]

BUT GOD DAMN FUC*@$#@*@#$^&*@ i switched from milk thistle to "what i thought was alpha lipoic acid"and haven't even been protecting my beatiful liver while on d-bol/test/deca I am not a happy camper,AND I SPECIFICALY ASKED FOR ALA FOR LIVER PROTECTION"can'twait to have a discussion with my buddy when i go back"AND THEY SHOULD SWITCH THAT SHIT FOR ME FREE OF CHARGE!!! sorry had to fume a little now i am going back and get the correct stuff THANKS ONCE AGAIN GUY'S GLAD I ASKED!!

[Big Rush]

Good luck JS, punks those idiots out bad bro...

[03733+$]

Originally posted by JERSEY SHORE
THEY SHOULD SWITCH THAT SHIT FOR ME FREE OF CHARGE!!!

YOUR DAMN RIGHT THEY SHOULD! WERE DID YOU GET IT?
JUST ANOTHER IDIOT THAT WILL TELL YOU ANYTHING TO MAKE A SALE!

[JERSEY SHORE]

I got it at a place called vitamin shop.They are only in jersey/newyork.But besides the guy i dealt with who obviously does not know his foot from his ass "But will know when i'm done with him"But they have 10 times more shit then gnc and the same stuff is around 30% less then gnc!!

[03733+$]

KICK HIS ASS SEA BASS