How Alpha Lipoic Acid can kill cancer cells and sometimes outperforms chemotherapy...
Although Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is not a very well-known nutrient, it is a naturally occurring thiol antioxidant, or simply stated, a sulfur-containing chemical produced in plants and animals.
It has been shown to have a remarkable ability to regenerate other major anti-oxidants and protect the body from oxidative stress. Research has also shown that it has the potential to outperform chemotherapy in its ability to reduce cancer cell formation, with little to no side effects or collateral damage. (Read NIH information here.)
Alpha lipoic acid is found in food and many alternative-health doctors use higher dose supplemental forms to help those with diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions, auto-immune diseases, cancer, and heart disease. Alpha lipoic acid in supplemental form is also used to improve human performance in otherwise healthy individuals.