How the Body Fights for a Dying Liver - Part 1

The more you know... The more you know... Dr. Anil Bajnath explains what the body does to preserve itself, and with the help of one thing. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Longevity Insider HQ. [Click here]( to manage your e-mail preferences. [Longevity Insider HQ logo] How the Body Fights for a Dying Liver - Part 1 Anil Bajnath, MD | January 25, 2022 | Baltimore, MD Dear Longevity Insider, The body is designed to heal itself. It alerts you when things are wrong (especially with vital organs), and it works overtime to restore your health. Your liver is one of the most crucial organs in your body. Yet, many don't understand just how many different ways our lives can be influenced by a sick liver. If you have a sick liver, you could experience: - Nausea and vomiting. - Confusion or disorientation. - Pain in your upper right abdomen. - Abdominal swelling. - Yellowing of your skin and eyeballs. - Sleepiness. While many people can identify that somthing isn't right, the very seldom assume their liver is the culprit. Your body works overtime to restore your body back to its healthy state, and it can do so with the help of ALA. Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a sulfur containing antioxidant that is both fat and water soluble. It means you can take it with meals or on an empty stomach. It has been shown to reduce inflammation as well as oxidative stress to neurons, which may drive Alzheimer's disease progression. In addition, ALA is involved in the body's energy production cycle by converting glucose to energy. Reduced glutathione levels have also been observed after acute administration of alpha-lipoic acid ( ALA), which suggests ALA might protect against oxidative stress by increasing cellular glutathione synthesis. MOLECULAR MECHANISMS As a cofactor in at least three enzymes (meaning that these enzymes will have no function without ALA), ALA helps the body convert carbohydrates, fat, and protein into energy. This is why it can increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is a cell's source of energy that is made from the food we eat. Alpha-lipoic acid participates in energy metabolism and the biosynthesis of fatty acids. This means that cells can use it for energy production as well as the formation of cell membranes and other organelles. This can help the body fight off diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondrial dysfunction refers to the mitochondria's inability to produce optimum energy for the body. This leads to increased oxidative stress which can lead to disease states such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, etc. As an antioxidant, ALA is able to directly scavenge free radicals and chelate metals. Meaning it can interact with your cells and change its chemical structure to neutralize harmful molecules. As an antioxidant, ALA also quenches reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species. It also regenerates cytosolic antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and glutathione. By regenerating cytosolic antioxidants, ALA is able to help cells avoid oxidative stress. ALA is a powerful tool for many things, but especially concerning liver health. [In my brand-new presentation, you'll find why ALA is so crucial to liver health and 3 toxic liver destroyers worse than alcohol](. To your longevity, [anil bajnath signature] Anil Bajnath MD CEO/Founder, Institute for Human Optimization Chief Medical Officer, Longevity Insider HQ P.S. [Catch up with the latest videos on my brand-new Longevity Insider YouTube channel](! --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL}. It is not our intention to send email to anyone who doesn't want it. If you're not sure why you've received this e-letter, or no longer wish to receive it, you may [unsubscribe here](, and view our privacy policy and information on how to manage your subscription. To ensure that you receive future issues of Longevity Insider HQ, please add newsletter@longevityinsiderhq.com to your address book or whitelist within your spam settings. For customer service questions or issues, please contact us for assistance. Longevity Insider HQ, Copyright © 2022. All rights reserved. 3 E. Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. For customer service, call (844) 491-5756. The content of this site may not be redistributed without the express written consent of Longevity Insider HQ. Individual editorials, articles and essays appearing on this site may be republished, but only with full attribution of both the author and Longevity Insider HQ as well as a link the website. None of these statements have been approved by the FDA to diagnose or treat any disease. Always consult with a trusted medical professional before starting or changing a health regimen. [Full Disclaimer](