Alpha lipoic
acid is a powerful,
natural antioxidant with unique benefits in the
treatment and prevention of a broad range of diseases. In addition to being a
powerful antioxidant,
alpha lipoic acid supplements help the body use glucose, hence it's potential role in improving
blood sugar control and of benefit to those with diabetes. Alpha lipoic acid
reduces complications from a high sugar diet. Alpha lipoic acid is readily absorbed from the diet or as a supplement.
Alpha lipoic acid has a variety of
benefits, particularly for those with diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. Many
people use the terms alpha lipoic acid, alpha lipoic, and lipoic acid
interchangeably.
Even though alpha lipoic acid supplements have many health
benefits, many people take too high dosages of this supplement with the mistaken
belief that higher dosages provide even more benefits. One should keep in mind
that alpha lipoic side effects are likely when high dosages are taken. The most
serious alpha lipoic side effect is heart rhythm problems.
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The two types of alpha lipoic acid
supplements
If you're taking a conventional lipoic acid supplement, you're likely
only getting half or less of the benefit of natural lipoic acid. The reason for
this is that most alpha lipoic acid products on the market have both forms of
lipoic acid: the synthetic S form, and the natural R form.
R
alpha lipoic
acid is much more potent (2 times on average) than commonly sold synthetic
lipoic acid which contains both the R and S forms of lipoic acid. The S form is
chemically the mirror image of the R form of lipoic acid and cannot be used
by the body. Thus, 50 mg of R alpha lipoic acid is equivalent to
100 mg of synthetic alpha lipoic acid. When you buy R alpha lipoic
acid supplements, you only need half the dosage of regular ALA supplements.
Animal research has shown that R alpha lipoic acid acid can more
efficiently than other forms of lipoic acid increase or maintain levels of other
antioxidants including COQ 10, vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione.
Dosage of alpha lipoic acid
supplement
The ideal dosage of an alpha lipoic acid supplement is not known. As a daily
maintenance, a dosage of 10 to 50 mg a few times a week seems reasonable.
Until long-term studies with alpha lipoic acid supplements are published on humans,
we do not recommend that
you take a dosage higher than 10 to 50 mg a day unless you’re being treated for a
particular condition under medical supervision. High dosages of alpha lipoic
acid have side effects, including insomnia and heart rhythm problems. Since alpha lipoic acid helps restore antioxidants, you may need less
vitamins C and E and other antioxidants when you take them the same day as alpha lipoic
acid.
As we found out about vitamin E, high doses of
antioxidant supplements may not lead to more benefits. In fact, there comes a
point where a supplement, no matter how benign, can become unhealthy if the
doses are too high. There are products out there that have 300 mg of alpha lipoic per capsule.
We are not convinced they are healthy to take,
except perhaps to treat an existing medical condition for a specific period of
time. Alpha lipoic acid side effects could occur on high dosages, including
heart rhythm problems. There is also the possibility that high dosages of
antioxidant supplements could turn pro oxidant in very high dosages or they
could disturb the delicate balance of the body's antioxidant system.
Q. I have type two diabetes and use no insulin or prescription drugs. I
keep my morning glucose readings in the 80 to 120 range with diet and
supplements. Some doctors recommend alpha lipoic acid supplements in high dosages but
this website seems to be more cautious. Some sources recommend
alpha lipoic acid 600mg for diabetics which greatly exceeds the
recommendation of 50mg R-form three days a week. What is your advice for diabetics?
A. There is a difference in the dosage of a supplement as to whether it is
meant for long term preventive maintenance or for the treatment of a
medical condition. Also, when research is done, they use high amounts of
the tested nutrient or drug for short period of time just so they can
elicit a statistically measurable effect. This does not mean that people
should be taking these high amounts forever. We have no idea what would
happen to people if they took 300 or 600 mg every day for years to come.
If you have diabetes, first inform your doctor of your interest in using
alpha lipoic acid, then start with half a capsule of 50 mg R-ALA. With time you can
increase the dose gradually while monitoring your blood sugar. One side
effect to look out for is insomnia. If you notice being too alert when you
go to bed, it may be that you are taking too much alpha lipoic acid, or perhaps too many
other supplements.
Q. There are many alpha
lipoic acid products with 300 mg of the supplement. Are they safe?
A. We do not recommend the use of alpha lipoic acid 300 mg dosage.
Side below a list of ALA side effects that can occur on this high dosage.
Alpha lipoic acid
side effects - alpha lipoic acid
danger for heart rhythm
There are no indications that low doses of lipoic acid, such as 5 to 20 mg, have
side effects. Higher doses could cause nausea or stomach upset, along with
over-stimulation, fatigue, and insomnia. High doses could also potentially lower
blood sugar. This is often beneficial to patients who have diabetes, but it
requires close monitoring of blood sugar levels. We have had reports of dosages
greater than 100 mg of alpha lipoic acid taken daily for several weeks led to
atrial fibrillation and other types of heart rhythm problems. Another person
emailed that a 50 mg dose of R alpha lipoic acid made him feel his heart racing,
he took it at the same time as his thyroid medication Levothyroid. Those with
thyroid problems may consider taking a third or half a capsule of a 50 mg R
alpha lipoic acid dose.
Q. I found your alpha lipoic acid web page while surfing the internet and read that you recommend no more than 10 to 50mg a day of R alpha-lipoic acid. At the advice of a consultant at a vitamin store, I started taking 900 mg (300mg 3 times a day) of an alpha-lipoic acid supplement. Two weeks later, I had atrial fibrillation and flutter which required hospitalization to get my heart in normal sinus rhythm. I am post-menopausal, healthy, non-smoking, active, normal weight. I had open heart bypass surgery a few years ago for a blocked artery, but was discharged from cardiac follow-up. Apparently this has no bearing on the current incident. I believe the high doses of alpha-lipoic acid had everything to do with this atrial fibrillation and heart rhythm problem incident.
Q. Thank you SO much for
the information about alpha lipoic acid supplements on your website. I started taking
it preventively for eye, heart and brain health due to some related
diseases in my family history. I've been taking 100 mg a day (as per the
recommended dose on the bottle) for about a month and started having very
odd palpitations in my heart. I thought it was due to stress, although
something in my brain said that wasn't the cause. I listened to my inner
voice and decided to stop taking the alpha lipoic acid supplement as a test to see if
that might be the cause, since I traced the beginning of the heart issues
back to about a week after starting the ALA. After just three days of
being off the ALA, the heart palpitations stopped. That's when I found
your website and the warnings. More people should be aware of the proper
doses in which to take this supplement. It has great benefits, to be sure,
but not if your heart stops working properly!!
A. This is very interesting. We have had previous reports of higher
dosages of alpha lipoic acid causing heart rhythm problems, but not 100
mg. Did the bottle say R lipoic or regular lipoic?
Q. As far as I know, it was just plain alpha
lipoic acid, 100 mg. That's what the front of the label said. I threw the
bottle away, so I can't read the back panel for more details. I'm happy to
report that the big "chugging" feelings I was sporadically having in my
heart have ceased. Every now and then I have a mild flutter, but that's
all and even that seems to be getting less each day. Is this something
that usually takes a couple of weeks or more to rectify itself?
A. Yes, the heart rhythm should
return to normal within a week or two if no other causes exist to disturb
it.
Q. Thank you for your very informative website. I was looking up alpha lipoic acid side effects. I note you recommend that high doses can cause nausea and fatigue. This is very true - I am currently taking 200 mg per day (brand Solgar) and this causes intense nausea and fatigue for up to two hours after taking it. After that I feel fine. It has taken me a while to narrow down which supplement was causing this as I was taking bentonite clay, zinc and alpha lipoic acid. However I am now sure it is the alpha lipoic acid.
Benefits of alpha lipoic acid
product
Research in humans with alpha lipoic acid is still incomplete. However, alpha lipoic
acid may
be worthwhile to explore in a variety of medical conditions, including diabetes, heart
disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, peripheral artery disease and Huntington's disease.
Alpha
lipoic acid benefit as an
antioxidant
Alpha-Lipoic acid is an antioxidant that quenches a variety of
reactive oxygen species. It is involved in the regeneration of exogenous and
endogenous antioxidants, chelation of metal ions, and repair of oxidized
proteins.
Alpha lipoic acid can regenerate vitamin C from its oxidized form, dehydroascorbic acid.
Alph lipoic acid can also potentially regenerate other antioxidants. Alpha
lipoic acid increases the
levels of glutathione, a very important antioxidant normally found in our cells and
responsible for mopping up all types of toxins and free radicals. Glutathione supplements,
however, are not helpful since glutathione does not have the ability to cross cell
membranes. Fortunately, both laboratory and animal studies have shown that alpha lipoic acid can
stimulate the production of this antioxidant. This is particularly important during
periods of excessive stress or exposure to radiation or toxic substances. Alpha
lipoic acid also acts as a powerful antioxidant in the brain and is likely to
protect brain cells from toxins.
Q. Which is the more potent antioxidant: alpha lipoic
acid, acetyl-l carnitine or acetylcysteine?
A. It's difficult to say, all three are great antioxidants and each
serve different purposes. It would be better to take small dosages of each
rather than a highd dosage of just one antioxidant.
Alpha lipoic acid benefits for blood
vessels
Alpha lipoic acid restores endothelial function and significantly improves
systemic and local oxidative stress. Improved endothelial function due to alpha
lipoic acid is partially attributed to increased nitric oxide bioavailability.
R alpha lipoic acid benefit for brain health
In a study completed at Oregon State University in Corvallis,
Oregon, rats were supplemented with R alpha lipoic acid to determine if
any changes occurred in iron accumulation in the brain. Accumulation of
iron and copper has been proposed to contribute to additional oxidative
stress in aging and certain neurodegenerative disorders. Results showed
that brain iron levels in old R alpha lipoic acid fed animals were lower
when compared to controls and were similar to levels seen in young rats.
Alpha lipoic acid for burning
mouth syndrome
Alpha-Lipoic acid treatment of 31 patients with sore, burning mouth.
Oral Dis. 2008 Feb. Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
MN, USA.
We reviewed a series of patients with sore, burning mouth treated with alpha-lipoic
acid supplements between 2000 and May 2006 and subjectively evaluate improvement
in symptoms. Thirty-one of the 35 patients (66% of all 47) actually took alpha-lipoic
acid as recommended. No patient reported a complete alleviation of symptoms. Six
(19%) of these 31 patients felt mostly better, five (16%) felt somewhat better,
and 14 (45%) reported no difference. Two patients (7%) reported a worsening of
symptoms and four (13%) did not know whether there had been improvement.
Conclusion: Eleven of 31 patients (35%) reported benefit from taking alpha
lipoic acid supplements. Because we examined only a small number of patients and
relied on a subjective outcome assessment, further larger studies using a
prospective, randomized, controlled, and double-blind structure are warranted.
Alpha Lipoic acid benefit for
diabetes
Alpha lipoic acid is helpful in diabetes,
particularly for those with diabetic
neuropathy and diabetic nephropathy. Oxidative stress plays a central role in the
cause and progression of late microangiopathic (small vessel) complications in
diabetes mellitus. Treatment of diabetic patients with the antioxidant lipoic
acid reduce oxidative stress and urinary albumin excretion, and slows the
progression of endothelial cell damage. Alpha lipoic acid may also may tissues
more sensitive to insulin.
Diabetics are prone to
kidney disease and oxidative stress may play a major role in the progression of
diabetic kidney disease. Previous studies have suggested that treatment of
diabetic patients with the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid reduces oxidative
stress and urinary protein excretion. In this study completed at the University
of Heidelberg in Germany, the effect of alpha lipoic acid on the progression of
kidney cell damage and the course of diabetic nephropathy was evaluated in 84
patients with diabetes over 18 months. Forty-nine patients had no antioxidant
treatment and served as a control group. Thirty-five patients were treated with
600 mg alpha-lipoic acid per day. After 18 months of follow up, those on lipoic
acid had a slower progression of the disease than the control group as shown by
a decrease in the amount of protein lost in urine. Previous studies have shown
that alpha lipoic acid may be helpful for diabetic neuropathy, the loss of sensation
often first noticed in feet. Laboratory studies have also indicated that lipoic
acid reverses the age-associated decline in the proper functioning of
mitochondria. Mitochondria are enclosures located within each cell. They are
primarily responsible for energy production.
Improvement of insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus after oral administration of alpha-lipoic acid.
Kamenova P. Hormones (Athens). 2006 Oct-Dec;5(4):251-8.
Department of Diabetology, University Hospital of Endocrinology, Medical
University, Sofia, Bulgaria.
The purpose of the study
was to determine whether oral administration of alpha-lipoic acid improves
insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Twelve patients were treated with oral alpha-lipoic acid, 600 mg twice daily over
a period of 4 weeks. Twelve subjects with normal glucose tolerance served
as a control group in terms of insulin sensitivity. At the end of the treatment period,
insulin sensitivity of diabetic patients was significantly increased: Short-term oral alpha-lipoic acid treatment increases peripheral insulin
sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Alpha
Lipoic acid benefit for diabetic neuropathy
High blood sugar levels for prolonged periods can be toxic to nerves in the body.
Diabetics who don't control their blood sugar eventually start losing sensation in their
feet. This is called neuropathy. Other problems follow resulting from damage to various nerves that supply internal
organs. Even impotence can result due to loss of nerve sensation in genital organs.
However high blood sugar may not be the only culprit leading to neuropathy. Diabetics are usually under high
oxidative stress and this probably contributes to their neurological problems.
Several studies indicate that alpha lipoic acid benefits neuropathy
in those with diabetes, party due to its actions as an antioxidant, and
also by improving the circulation to tiny blood vessels supplying nerve tissue.
However, in real life, not everyone with diabetic neuropathy benefits from the
use of an alpha lipoic acid supplement.
Curative effect of alpha-lipoic acid on peripheral
neuropathy in type 2 diabetes: a clinical study
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2007 October. Department of
Endocrinology & Metabolism, Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai
Jiaotong University, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Institute
for Diabetes, Shanghai 200233, China.
To evaluate the effect of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on diabetic peripheral
neuropathy. 95 type 2 diabetic patients complicated with diabetic neuropathy
were randomly divided into 2 groups: treatment group receiving alpha lipoic acid
600 mg day in normal saline 250 ml given by intravenous drip infusion once a day
for 14 days; and control group. The total symptom score and Michigan neuropathy
screening instrument score 14 days after the management of the treatment group
were significantly lower than those of the control group. The symptom scores of
numbness, sting sensation, and burning sensation reduced significantly 2-weeks
after alpha lipoic acid treatment, but there were no significant
differences in these symptoms in the control group. Alpha lipoic acid
effectively improves the sensitive symptoms of diabetic neuropathy patients.
The effect of alpha-lipoic acid on symptoms and
skin blood flow in diabetic neuropathy.
Diabet Med. 2007 Sep;24(9):1034-8. Division of
Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National
University, Medical School, Jeon-ju, South Korea.
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of alpha-lipoic acid on skin
blood flow in patients with diabetic neuropathy. We measured skin blood flow in
13 control subjects and 19 patients with diabetic neuropathy using the laser
Doppler blood flow technique. Skin blood flow and the extent of skin blood flow
changes were compared before and after diabetic patients received 600 mg a day
alpha-lipoic acid intravenously for 14 days. Although no significant differences
in absolute values of skin blood flow or in the extent of changes were noted,
symptoms were reduced after alpha-lipoic acid treatment. This study suggests
that alpha-lipoic acid improves symptoms of diabetic
neuropathy.
Alpha lipoic acid and
insulin sensitivity
Improvement of insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
after oral administration of alpha-lipoic acid.
Hormones (Athens). 2006 Oct-Dec;5(4):251-8. Kamenova P. Department of
Diabetology, University Hospital of Endocrinology, Medical University, Sofia,
Bulgaria.
Alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to improve insulin action after parenteral
administration. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of oral
administration of alpha-lipoic acid on insulin sensitivity in patients with type
2 diabetes. Short-term oral alpha-lipoic acid treatment of 600 mg twice daily
increases peripheral insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus.
Benefit of R alpha lipoic acid for eye health
For many decades people associated the word antioxidant with vitamins E
and C. In recent years it has become apparent that there are literally
thousands of nutrients and herbs that have antioxidant activity. One of
the new stars is alpha lipoic acid (ALA). And it now appears that a form
of ALA, called R alpha lipoic acid, is actually the active form.
If you're taking a conventional ALA supplement, you're only getting half
or less of the benefit. The reason for this is that most ALA products on
the market have both the S form and the R form. The S form is chemically
the mirror image of the R form of lipoic acid and cannot be used by the
body, hence it is useless. Thus, 50 mg of R ALA is equivalent to 100 mg
of regular synthetic ALA which includes both forms.
Scientists are now starting to focus their attention on R alpha lipoic acid. Two
studies shed additional light on the benefit of the R form. At
the University of California in Berkeley, researchers discovered that R
alpha lipoic acid protects cultured human retinal pigment cells when the
cells were exposed to oxidants. The researchers say, "The present study
suggests that the protective effect of R alpha lipoic acid involves
multiple pathways and that R alpha lipoic acid could be effective against
age-associated increase in oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction
in retinal cells."
Alpha lipoic acid benefit
for
Alzheimer's disease
Alpha-lipoic acid as a new treatment option for Alzheimer's disease -- a 48
months follow-up analysis.
J Neural Transm Suppl. 2007;(72):189-93. Department of Medical
Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, Henriettenstiftung, Hannover, Germany.
In a previous study, 600mg alpha-lipoic acid was given daily to nine patients
with Alzheimer's disease (receiving a standard treatment with choline-esterase
inhibitors) in an open-label study over an observation period of 12 months. The
treatment led to a stabilization of cognitive functions in the study group. In
this report, we have extended the analysis to 43 patients over an observation
period of up to 48 months. In patients with mild dementia, the disease
progressed extremely slowly, in patients with moderate dementia at approximately
twice the rate. However, the progression appears dramatically lower than data
reported for untreated patients or patients on choline-esterase inhibitors in
the second year of long-term studies. Despite the fact that this study was not
double-blinded, placebo-controlled and randomized, our data suggest that
treatment with alpha-lipoic acid might be a successful 'neuroprotective' therapy
option for Alzheimer's disease.
Alpha lipoic acid benefit
for weight loss
Alpha lipoic acid, by itself, does not have a strong influence on weight loss.
But, in combination with hoodia or green tea extracts, could be beneficial for
weight loss. You can find alpha lipoic acid in Diet Rx, a safe and effective
appetite suppressant.
Alpha lipoic acid and burning mouth syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) has features of a neuropathy and
could be related to the production of the toxic free radicals that are released in stress
situations. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant able to increase the levels of
intracellular glutathione and eliminate free radicals. This study aimed to examine the
effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid in the therapy of BMS. Method: This was a double blind, controlled
study conducted for two months on 60 patients with constant BMS. Comparing alpha-lipoic
acid (test) with cellulose starch (placebo). Following
treatment with alpha lipoic acid, there was a significant symptomatic improvement, compared with
placebo, with the majority showing at least some improvement after 2 months, thus
supporting the hypothesis that burning mouth syndrome is a neuropathy. This improvement
was maintained in over 70% of patients at the 1 year follow-up.
Loss of Smell
Alpha lipoic acid may help regenerate loss of smell after a cold.
Loss of Taste
Researchers at the University of Medicine and Surgery in Napoli, Italy, selected
two homogenous groups, each of 22 patients with idiopathic dysgeusia, an altered
perception of taste, matched for age and sex, for an open trial of alpha lipoic acid
compared with placebo. The 22 patients in the study group were treated with alpha lipoic
acid for 2 months. The 22 patients in the control group were treated for 2 months with
carboxymethylcellulose. The latter group was then treated with alpha lipoic acid for 2
months. The results showed significant symptomatic improvements compared with placebo, in
both groups of patients with dysgeusia treated with alpha lipoic acid, suggesting that
idiopathic dysgeusia may be a neuropathy comparable to the burning mouth syndrome.
Alpha lipoic acid and peripheral
artery disease
Effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation in peripheral arterial disease: a
pilot study.
J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Jun;13(5):577-84. Vincent HK, Bourguignon CM,
Vincent KR, Taylor AG. Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative
Therapies, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Alpha lipoic acid at 600 mg a day for a 3 month period may offer pain relief
during exercise.
Combination of alpha lipoic acid
acetyl-l carnitine
Many nutritional products contain a combination of acetyl l carnitine and alpha
lipoic acid and are promoted as anti-aging formulas. These two supplements are
excellent antioxidants, but the combination can sometimes be a healthy addition
to one's supplement regimen only if used in low dosages. High amounts of a
combination of acetyl l carnitine and alpha lipoic acid can lead to
restlessness, rapid heart rate and insomnia, which is counterproductive to
health and may shorten lifespan rather than increasing longevity.
Acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid supplementation of aged beagle dogs
improves learning in two landmark discrimination tests.
FASEB J. 2007 Jul 10.
Beagle dogs between 7.6 and 8.8 years of age given a twice daily supplement of
alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine over approximately 2 months made
significantly fewer errors in reaching the learning criterion on two landmark
discrimination tasks compared to controls administered a placebo. The improved
performance on the landmark task of dogs supplemented with alpha lipoic acid
acetyl-l carnitine provides evidence of the effectiveness of this supplement in
improving learning. We suggest that long-term maintenance on alpha lipoic acid
acetyl-l carnitine may be effective in attenuating age-associated cognitive
decline by slowing the rate of mitochondrial decay and cellular aging.
Comments: Those who plan to take the combination of alpha lipoic
acid acetyl-l carnitine for many months or years should limit the alpha lipoic
dosage to less than 20 mg a day and the acetyl l carnitine dosage to less than
100 mg a day.
Alpha lipoic acid and CoQ10
Q. Can a person take alpha lipoic acid and CoQ10 together?
A. If the CoQ10 dosage is less than 50 mg, and the alpha lipoic
acid is less than 50 mg, then they can be taken together a few days a week.
Higher dosages could cause insomnia.
Combination of alpha lipoic acid
acetyl-l carnitine skin cream and oral supplements
Many nutritional skin products contain a combination of alpha lipoic acid
and DMAE and are promoted as anti-aging skin creams. These two supplements are
excellent antioxidants, and perhaps could be helpful to skin health, but more
research is needed.
High amounts of a combination of alpha lipoic acid and DMAE can
lead to restlessness, anxiety, rapid heart rate and insomnia, which is
counterproductive to health and may shorten lifespan rather than increasing
longevity.
Alpha lipoic acid and acne
Q. Does alpha lipoic acid supplement use help acne?
A. As of February 2008, we have not seen any reliable studies
regarding the use of this supplement in acne prevention or improvement. We doubt
alpha lipoic acid plays a major role in acne treatment.
Alpha lipoic acid cream
There has been some research that alpha lipoic acid cream, when applied to skin,
can help reduce fine wrinkles.
Alpha lipoic acid tablet versus capsules
Q. Is there a difference in benefit by taking an alpha lipoic acid tablet versus
capsules?
A. They are both equivalent for practical purposes.
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Alpha lipoic acid supplement
questions
Q. What is alpha lipoic acid?
A. Alpha lipoic acid is a substance similar to vitamin that helps
in the energy production in cells. It is also an antioxidant and helps with
blood sugar control, hence its potential usefulness in those with diabetes.
Q. Is thioctic acid same as alpha lipoic acid?
A. Yes. additional names for alpha lipoic acid include lipoic acid,
and thioctic acid. This supplement is also abbreviated as ALA.
Q. Is alpha lipoic acid a vitamin?
A. It is not a vitamin since the body can make some. A vitamin is a
substance that the body cannot make enough of and additional amounts have to
come from foods otherwise serious illnesses can occur.
Q. What is the best brand alpha lipoic product to buy on the
market?
A. This is nearly impossible to say since there are hundreds of
companies that sell alpha lipoic acid products. Chances are the vast majority
of alpha lipoic acid supplements that you buy are good products.
Q. Does alpha lipoic acid harm the liver?
A. We have not come across any reports of alpha lipoic acid causing
harm to the liver.
Q. Are there any interaction with alpha lipoic
supplement and
Acidophilus pills?
A. Acidophilus supplements are benign and don't interfere
with other supplements.
This alpha lipoic acid page was last updated 2008.
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