α-Lipoic Acid is used in a multitude of industries - food, pharmaceutical, and other whatnots. It is because of it being a strong antioxidant. It also supports cellular functions and positively affects the metabolism rate. 

Product Usage:
Exogenous lipoic acid is reduced by two or more enzymes within the cell. This reduced form affects the cell's process of scavenging free radicals. Regulates transcription factor activity. Reduced phagocytosis of myelin in macrophages.

Applications:
1. Food: used in dairy food, meat food, baked goods, flour food, seasoning food, etc.
2. Medicine: health food, fillers, pharmaceutical raw materials, etc.
3. Industrial manufacturing: petroleum industry, manufacturing, agricultural products, batteries, precision castings, etc.
4. Tobacco products: can replace glycerin as flavoring, antifreeze and moisturizer for tobacco.

People use it in dairy products, meat, baked goods, and also as seasoning. In this day and age, we have become more aware of our health. And anything that can do some good to our health, is always welcome. Let's go ahead and say yes to good health!