Explore the IV Lounge + Vitamin Bar Menu Antioxidant Defense & Anti-Aging Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) IV 60 min | 3 medical credits A potent antioxidant with systemic reach, ALA targets oxidative stress at the cellular level and supports energy production, antioxidant enzyme activity, and nerve health
Apart from ROS being created as a result of oxidative glucose metabolism, the constant exposure of retinal cells to sunlight and artificial light triggers the production of ROS 16,17 , especially with photosensitizers present, such as retinoids 16,18 , and leads to photo-oxidation 19
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However, when present in excess, it disrupts redox homeostasis and catalyzes the propagation of ROS, leading to OS [130]
AATS 96th Annual Meeting, 2016