Hooked On Green Tea Punch

Have you seen those bottles of green tea "juice" that all the grocery stores are stocking now? Both Lipton and Nestea offer everything from green tea, peach tea, diet green tea, etc. Not really sure what the true percentage content of the beneficial green tea is, but the drinks are good and make for a relatively healthy alternative to soda or other sugar laden concoctions.

I keep a stash in my fridge and take them to the gym to enjoy when I'm sweating to the oldies in the sauna after a good workout. Plus, I've **ahem** heard that they make a dandy mixer for the occasional rum punch.

For those more interested in getting the multiple benefits of green tea in a more traditional way, here's one of the sources I use to get the good stuff.

Alpha Lipoic Acid: This Anti-Aging Stuff Really Works

I'm putting an article together explaining the effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) for the main site, but also wanted to throw a blurb out here. I started using Alpha Lipoic Acid a couple of months ago. I discovered an article in the Well Being Journal about the supplement's strong antioxidant capabilities and decided to give it a try.

ALA is beneficial for individuals with a variety of conditions including diabetes, cholesterol issues, cardiovascular problems and a host of other symptoms typically associated with the aging process. ALA enhances the abilities of vitamin C and vitamin E, and is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals throughout the body, including the major organs such as the heart and brain.

ALA is used in medical programs designed to treat and detox the liver, and can actually work to regenerate tissue damaged from alcohol or medication damage. It protects the retina and lens of your eyes from degeneration, reverses the aging process in the cells of the brain, and helps to protect against brain deterioration as we age.

It's powerful antioxidant properties also contribute to healthy skin by removing the free radicals associated with sun damage.

After a couple of months on ALA, I have noticed that my skin, especially in the face, is much tighter and has a sort of healthy glow to it. Also, the tiny wrinkles under my eyes have decreased significantly since I began taking the supplement. Not sure why that is, but I assume it's an offshoot of the free radical control.

I have also noticed that the supplement has a strong overall detoxification effect.

I have an appointment to have my cholesterol checked this upcoming week, and I will then be able to comment on any changes that the supplement may have contributed to.

I tried GNC's brand of ALA, but found it to be too expensive for long term use. I shopped around and did my homework on customer reviews, etc and finally decided on a couple of reliable online sources.

All I can say is, give the supplement a try. The results for me have been pretty amazing. After doing some research on dosages, I've been taking the 200mg form three times a day. Do take it with food, as it can, due to its acidic content, upset an empty stomach.

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