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What Is The Relationship Between R-Alpha Lipoic Acid And Vitamin B Complex?
Question: What is the relationship between R-Alpha Lipoic Acid and the production of Glutathione in our body? Early research indicated ALA is a stimulus for our body to produce more Glutathione. How does this relate to the Vitamine B Complex found in our bodies?
Brief Answer:
They act as cofactors
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me tell you that Alpha Lipoic Acid stimulates a biochemical pathway which enhances the production of Glutathione. Such biochemical pathways are mediated by enzymes and these enzymes often need certain cofactors if they are to work. The B vitamins act as cofactors and therefore are intrinsic for the process.
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They act as cofactors
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me tell you that Alpha Lipoic Acid stimulates a biochemical pathway which enhances the production of Glutathione. Such biochemical pathways are mediated by enzymes and these enzymes often need certain cofactors if they are to work. The B vitamins act as cofactors and therefore are intrinsic for the process.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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