Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) serves a variety of important functions in the body, one of which is the ability to help metabolize sugar, especially in muscles, where it promotes energy.** ALA is also beneficial for liver health, and helps to revitalize the underlying structure of the skin so it can look healthier and more radiant.** ALA is often called the “universal antioxidant” for its ability to help neutralize cell-damaging free radicals in both the water-soluble and fat-soluble compartments in the cell.**