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DIET SUPPLEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>\u2022 High concentration of ALA (alpha-lipoic acid) in each dose
\u2022 In a practical capsule form
\u2022 Each dose provides as much as 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid
\u2022 One package contains as much as 30 full doses of the product<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritive Information’s:<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Alpha Lipoic Acid<\/td>600mg<\/td><\/tr>
Niacin<\/td>2,5mg<\/td><\/tr>
Panthotenic acid<\/td>1mg<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B6<\/td>0,3mg<\/td><\/tr>
Riboflavin<\/td>0,3mg<\/td><\/tr>
Thiamin<\/td>0,2mg<\/td><\/tr>
Folic  Acid<\/td>30\u00b5g<\/td><\/tr>
Biotin<\/td>8\u00b5g<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B12<\/td>0,4\u00b5g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid may provide health benefits, including supporting weight loss and lowering blood sugar levels. You can get it through food and supplements with minimal side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid has gained a lot of attention in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an organic compound that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your body produces alpha-lipoic acid naturally, but it\u2019s also found in a variety of foods and as a dietary supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research suggests that it may play a role in weight loss, diabetes, and other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, many people wonder whether it\u2019s effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article reviews alpha-lipoic acid, its benefits, side effects, and recommended dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is alpha-lipoic acid?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid is an organic compound found in all human cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s made inside the mitochondrion \u2014 also known as the powerhouse of cells \u2014 where it helps enzymes turn nutrients into energy (1Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, it has powerful antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid is both water- and fat-soluble, which allows it to work in every cell or tissue in the body. Meanwhile, most other antioxidants are either water- or fat-soluble (2Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, vitamin C is only water-soluble, while vitamin E is only fat-soluble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid have been linked to several benefits, including lower blood sugar levels, reduced inflammation, slowed skin aging, and improved nerve function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans only produce alpha-lipoic acid in small amounts. That\u2019s why many turn to certain foods or supplements to optimize their intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal products like red meat and organ meats are great sources of alpha-lipoic acid, but plant foods like broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, and Brussels sprouts also contain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, supplements can pack up to 1,000 times more alpha-lipoic acid than food sources (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY
Alpha-lipoic acid is an organic compound that works as an antioxidant. It\u2019s made in the mitochondria of cells but also found in foods and supplements.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid and weight loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown that alpha-lipoic acid may affect weight loss in several ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal studies indicate that it can reduce the activity of the enzyme AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which is located in your brain\u2019s hypothalamus (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When AMPK is more active, it may increase feelings of hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, suppressing AMPK activity may increase the number of calories your body burns at rest. Thus, animals who took alpha-lipoic acid burned more calories (6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, human studies show that alpha-lipoic acid only slightly impacts weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An analysis of 12 studies discovered that people who took an alpha-lipoic acid supplement lost an average of 1.52 pounds (0.69 kg) more than those taking a placebo over an average of 14 weeks (8Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the same analysis, alpha-lipoic acid did not significantly affect waist circumference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another analysis of 12 studies found that people who took alpha-lipoic acid lost an average of 2.8 pounds (1.27 kg) more than those taking a placebo over an average of 23 weeks (9Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, it seems that alpha-lipoic acid has just a slight effect on weight loss in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY
Though alpha-lipoic acid has properties that may promote weight loss, its overall effect in humans seems negligible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid and diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Diabetes affects more than 400 million adults worldwide (10Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key feature of uncontrolled diabetes is high blood sugar levels. If left untreated, this can cause health problems, such as vision loss, heart disease, and kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid has become popular as a potential aid for diabetes, as it\u2019s been shown to lower blood sugar levels in both animals and humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In animal studies, it has lowered blood sugar levels by up to 64% (11Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other studies in adults with metabolic syndrome have shown that it may reduce insulin resistance and lower fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientists believe that alpha-lipoic acid helps lower blood sugar by promoting processes that can remove fat that has accumulated in muscle cells, which otherwise makes insulin less effective (13Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, alpha-lipoic acid may lower the risk of diabetes complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s proven to ease symptoms of nerve damage and lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) that can occur with uncontrolled diabetes (14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source, 16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s believed that this effect is due to the powerful antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid (17Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to aid blood sugar control, it\u2019s not considered a complete treatment for diabetes. If you have diabetes and want to try alpha-lipoic acid, it\u2019s best to first talk with your doctor, as it may interact with your medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY
Alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, improve blood sugar control, ease symptoms of nerve damage, and lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Other health benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid has been linked to a variety of other health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May Reduce Skin Aging
<\/strong>Research has shown that alpha-lipoic acid may help fight signs of skin aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In one human study, scientists found that applying a cream containing alpha-lipoic acid to the skin reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and skin roughness with no side effects (18Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When alpha-lipoic acid is applied to the skin, it incorporates itself into the skin\u2019s inner layers and offers antioxidant protection against the sun\u2019s harmful UV radiation (19, 20Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, alpha-lipoic acid raises the levels of other antioxidants, such as glutathione, which help protect against skin damage and may reduce signs of aging (21, 22Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May slow memory loss
<\/strong>Memory loss is a common concern among older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s believed that damage from oxidative stress plays a critical role in memory loss (23Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant, studies have examined its ability to slow the progression of disorders characterized by memory loss, such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both human and lab studies suggest that alpha-lipoic acid slows the progression of Alzheimer\u2019s disease by neutralizing free radicals and suppressing inflammation (24Trusted Source, 25Trusted Source, 26Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, only a handful of studies have investigated alpha-lipoic acid and memory loss-related disorders. More research is needed before alpha-lipoic acid can be recommended for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promotes healthy nerve function
<\/strong>Research has shown that alpha-lipoic acid promotes healthy nerve function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it\u2019s been found to slow the progression of carpal tunnel syndrome in its early stages. This condition is characterized by numbness or tingling in the hand caused by a pinched nerve (27Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, taking alpha-lipoic acid before and after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome has been shown to improve recovery outcomes (28Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies have also discovered that alpha-lipoic acid may ease symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve pain caused by uncontrolled diabetes (14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduces inflammation
<\/strong>Chronic inflammation is linked to several diseases, including cancer and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to lower several markers of inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an analysis of 11 studies, alpha-lipoic acid significantly lowered levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) in adults with high levels of CRP (29).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In test-tube studies, alpha-lipoic acid has reduced markers of inflammation, including NF-kB, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, and IL-6 (30Trusted Source, 31Trusted Source, 32Trusted Source, 33Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May lower heart disease risk factors
<\/strong>Heart disease is responsible for one in four deaths in America (34Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research from a combination of lab, animal, and human studies has shown that the antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid may lower several heart disease risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, antioxidant properties allow alpha-lipoic acid to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which is linked to damage that can increase heart disease risk (35Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, it\u2019s been shown to improve endothelial dysfunction \u2014 a condition in which blood vessels cannot dilate properly, which also raises the risks of heart attack and stroke (36Trusted Source, 37Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, a review of studies found that taking an alpha-lipoic acid supplement lowered triglyceride and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in adults with metabolic disease (13Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY
Alpha-lipoic acid has strong antioxidant properties, which may reduce inflammation and skin aging, promote healthy nerve function, lower heart disease risk factors, and slow the progression of memory loss disorders.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Side effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alpha-lipoic acid is generally considered safe with little to no side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, people may experience mild symptoms like nausea, rashes, or itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, research shows that adults can take up to 2,400 mg without harmful side effects (38).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher doses are not recommended, as there\u2019s no evidence that they provide extra benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, animal research has found that extremely high doses of alpha-lipoic acid may promote oxidation, alter liver enzymes, and place strain on liver and breast tissue (38, 39Trusted Source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To date, very few studies have looked at the safety of alpha-lipoic acid in children and pregnant women. These populations should not take it unless advised to do so by their healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have diabetes, consult your healthcare provider before taking alpha-lipoic acid, as it may interact with other medicines that help lower blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY
Alpha-lipoic acid is generally safe with little to no side effects. In some instances, people may experience mild symptoms, such as nausea, rashes, or itching.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How to take alpha-lipoic acid
<\/strong>Alpha-lipoic acid is found naturally in several foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good sources of alpha-lipoic acid include (3):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • red meats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • organ meats like liver, heart, kidney, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • broccoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Brussels sprouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • green peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • rice bran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Alpha-lipoic acid is also available as a supplement and can be found in many health stores and online. Supplements can contain up to 1,000 times more alpha-lipoic acid than foods (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Alpha-lipoic supplements are best taken on an empty stomach, as certain foods can lower the acid\u2019s bioavailability (40).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Though there is no set dosage, most evidence suggests that 300\u2013600 mg is sufficient and safe. Alternatively, you can follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    People with diabetic complications or cognitive disorders may require more alpha-lipoic acid. In such cases, it\u2019s best to ask your healthcare practitioner how much is most effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    SUMMARY
    Alpha-lipoic acid is naturally present in red meats, organ meats, and several plants. It\u2019s also available as a dietary supplement sold in health stores or online.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    The bottom line
    <\/strong>Alpha-lipoic acid is an organic compound with antioxidant properties. It\u2019s made in small amounts by your body but also found in foods and as a supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It may benefit diabetes, skin aging, memory, heart health, and weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dosages of 300\u2013600 mg seem effective and safe without serious side effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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