Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 RCTs shows that administration of ALA significantly improved total symptoms’ score and neurological disability score outcomes in diabetic subjects with DSPN. Diabetes...
Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation Significantly Reduces Idiopathic Pain in Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month supplementation of both 400 mg/day and 800 mg/day of ALA significantly reduced pain management amongst subjects, with both groups experiencing changes in pain scores, decreasing from moderate to mild pain. α-Lipoic...
Alpha Lipoic Acid Improves Overall Quality of Life in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with alpha lipoic acid saw significant reduction in symptoms of neuropathic pain observed in patients with diabetes mellitus (P <0.001). Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that supports energy production...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Carnosine, and Thiamine Improve Glucose Metabolism in Obese Diabetic Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An individualized supplement of alpha-lipoic acid, carnosine, and thiamine was able to maximize the potential antidiabetic activity in type 2 diabetic recipients by effectively reducing glucose concentration, and...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Improves Vascular Tone in Overweight Youth
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Three months of alpha lipoic acid supplementation significantly improved vascular tone and clinical and metabolic risk factors, offering a potential beneficial effect on cardiovascular health in overweight and obese youth....
Lipoic Acid May Benefit Those With Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A two year supplementation with 1200 mg of lipoic acid significantly reduced (68%) brain atrophy in the 27 study participants with multiple sclerosis compared to the control group. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be defined as a disorder...
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Superoxide Dismutase may Help Low Back Pain
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. When taken daily, 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 140 IU of SOD reduced the number of those who said “I have difficulty getting out of my chair due to back pain” by 94%. The cost of treatment for patients with low back pain is a...
A Natural Option for Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Alpha Lipoic acid at 600mg per day reduced four major pain symptoms in those with diabetic neuropathy by 62%. Neuropathies are a loss of nerve function and are the most common complication of diabetes, affecting nearly 50%...
An Alternative Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Alpha Lipoic reduced the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy by 50% Imagine having a constant burning feeling in your hands and feet with an associated feeling of numbness. You cannot do the simplest of activities like walking or...