Preclinical studies suggest ALA may help defend neurons against oxidative stress, support synaptic function, and maintain healthy levels of glutathione, a critical antioxidant in brain cells.12 25 Importantly, ALA can cross the blood-brain barrier, making it a promising candidate for addressing conditions where oxidative stress or mitochondrial dysfunction play a role
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KD also contributed to increased sphingomyelin levels and enhanced hydroxylation of sphingomyelins and acylcarnitines, which determine changes in cell membrane composition