Alpha-lipoic acid has strong antioxidant properties.

It may reduce inflammation and benefits against skin aging, promote healthy nerve function, lower heart disease risk factors, and slow the progression of memory loss disorders. As a natural antioxidant it  boosts the functionality of enzymes responsible in metabolic processes and your body capabilities in fighting free radicals. Alpha-lipoic acid is pronounce  al·fuh lai·pow·uhk a·suhd and is misspelled as ala acid  as it is often described with the acronym ALA.