In the late 1980s, scientists realized that Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) possessed potent antioxidant properties that could prevent healthy cells from getting damaged by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals. This vitamin like compound has proved to be many times more potent than such antioxidants as vitamins C and E. ALA helps to recycle Vitamin C and E (as well as other antioxidants), enhancing their effectiveness. Because it dissolves in both water and fat, this so-called "universal antioxidant" is able to scavenge more wayward free-radical cells than most antioxidants. The body also needs ALA to produce energy. It plays a crucial role in the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures in cells. There are only small amounts of ALA stored in the body, causing the need to consume extra ALA in supplement form for optimal anti-oxidant benefits. SCI-FIT?S® Alpha Lipoic Acid EX™ provides 300mg per serving.