Alpha Lipoic acid a compound initially classified as a vitamin when it was discovered that could prevent healthy cells from getting damaged by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals.Because Alpha Lipoic acid dissolves in both water and fat,this so-called universal antioxidant is able to scavenge more wayward free-radical cells than most antioxidants. Alpha Lipoic acid assists the B vitamins in producing energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats consumed through foods. Alpha-Lipoic acid may help to symptoms of nerve damage in people with diabetes, Preserve brain function in aging adults, Prevent cancer and Lessen numbness and tingling.