About the Author
Burt Berkson, M.D., Ph.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on alpha lipoic acid, is the principal FDA investigator for its intravenous use and a consultant to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Table of Contents
ContentsForeword
Introduction
1. How Modern Life Affects Health: The ALA Connection
2. Biology, Nutrition, and Supplements: The Role of ALA in Keeping Us Healthy
3. Aging: How ALA Can Slow It Down
4. Fighting the Free Radicals That Cause Aging and Cellular Damage: ALA As Antioxidant and Chelating Agent
5. Cancer: Can ALA Treat and Prevent Cancer?
6. Liver Function: The Important Role of ALA
7. Diabetes Mellitus: How ALA Can Treat Complications
8. Heart Attack, Stroke, and Cardiovascular Disease: How ALA Can Help
9. My Prescription for Good Health: ALA As Part of a Whole-Life Plan
Afterword
Notes
Index