Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant also known as Acetate Replacing Factor, ALA, Biletan, Lipoicin, Thioctan, and many other names that is produced naturally in the body and is also found in various foods. Red meats are particularly good sources of ALA, but it can also be found in plant sources such as broccoli, spinach, and tomatoes. Premium Alpha Lipoic Acid by Nutricost Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound produced by the body. Alpha Lipoic Acid plays an active role in your body at a cellular level.* Alpha Lipoic Acid is naturally made by the body; however, if the body does not produce the necessary amount, it is not able to produce all the benefits one needs. Dietary supplementation of Nutricost's Alpha Lipoic Acid can help support gaining the ALA your body wants.