🔋 Longevity · Moderate evidence
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Antioxidant · blood sugar · neuropathy · liver. People take it for:
- Universal antioxidant (water and fat soluble)
- Insulin sensitivity improvement
- Diabetic neuropathy relief
- Liver protection
- Heavy metal chelation
- Glutathione regeneration
Why it works
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a universal antioxidant active in both water and fat environments. Regenerates other antioxidants (C, E, glutathione) and improves insulin sensitivity.
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How to take Alpha Lipoic Acid
Best time to take
Morning fasted — reduces blood sugar after meals
Suggested dose
300–600mg R-ALA (not racemic) daily
Side effects and risks
- May lower blood sugar significantly — monitor if diabetic
- May deplete biotin — supplement together
- Avoid before surgery
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