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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements
Alpha-Lipoic Acid & Low Blood Sugar
July 09, 2024
Although rare, alpha-lipoic acid may trigger an autoimmune condition that causes low blood sugar, as highlighted in a recent case. Learn more in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among alpha-lipoic acid supplements.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Nerve Pain?
April 26, 2024
Is alpha-lipoic acid as effective as pregabalin (Lyrica) in reducing the pain of peripheral neuropathy? Learn what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for alpha-lipoic acid.
Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?
Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?
Alpha Lipoic Acid & Fatty Liver Disease
February 27, 2024
Does alpha lipoic acid help with metabolic fatty liver disease? See what research shows in our Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among alpha lipoic acid supplements.
Caution with Wrinkle Creams
July 18, 2023
Be aware of skin reactions to creams containing alpha-lipoic acid. See the Concerns and Cautions section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Review for details.
Alpha Lipoic Acid Concern
October 19, 2021
Although rare, use of alpha-lipoic acid may trigger autoantibodies to insulin. Be aware of this and other potential side effects of alpha-lipoic aid use, which are discussed in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Alpha Lipoic Acid Review.
Alpha Lipoic Acid for Pain?
October 18, 2021
Can taking alpha-lipoic acid decrease nerve, muscle or joint pain? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Alpha Lipoic Acid Review. Also see our Top Picks for alpha-lipoic acid.
Can Alpha-Lipoic Acid Lower Weight?
July 27, 2020
Alpha-lipoic acid was given to overweight men and women for 24 weeks in a recent study. Find out if it lowered weight and triglyceride levels in the What It Does section of the Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for alpha-lipoic acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Reflux
April 29, 2020
A CL member reported experiencing acid reflux when using alpha lipoic acid. This effect has been reported in clinical studies with higher doses -- which is not surprising consider that alpha lipoic acid is, after all, an acid. Ways to avoid this issue are discussed in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for alpha lipoic acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid Improves Results When Dieting
February 27, 2015
Women who took alpha lipoic acid while dieting lost significantly more weight and body fat than those who only reduced their calorie intake, according to a new study. For the dose, how it was taken, plus our tests of popular alpha lipoic acid products, see the Alpha Lipoic Acid Review >>
Fish Oil / Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Alzheimer's
January 30, 2014
A new study found that fish oil and alpha-lipoic acid can slow cognitive and functional decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. Get the details in the Fish/Marine Oil Supplements Review >> and the Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review >>
