{"id":4831,"date":"2024-11-18T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:42:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:42:57","slug":"hmn-what-is-alpha-lipoic-acid-used-for-12-benefits-of-alpha-lipoic-acid-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-what-is-alpha-lipoic-acid-used-for-12-benefits-of-alpha-lipoic-acid-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: What is alpha-lipoic acid used for? 12 benefits of alpha-lipoic acid in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  What is alpha-lipoic acid used for? 12 benefits of alpha-lipoic acid in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    This antioxidant can help to improve everything from skin appearance to brain function                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant with benefits including reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes, and contributing to better skin health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>ALA can decrease symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, such as tingling and nerve pain, by reducing free radicals that cause nerve damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Research suggests ALA may slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer\u2019s disease and has potential benefits in protecting brain function and preventing glaucoma.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>While ALA shows promise in aiding weight loss, lowering cholesterol, and treating liver disease, more human studies are needed to fully understand its effects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superfoods are touted for their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they\u2019re jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ve likely heard about the power of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin E<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but one just as potent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is made in your very own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mitochondria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a type of nutrient that has the ability to protect cells from damage,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturesrise.com\/pages\/sony-sherpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sony Sherpa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a holistic physician from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturesrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature\u2019s Rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cAlthough it occurs naturally in our bodies and can be found in foods like spinach, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red meat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, broccoli, and potatoes, taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide additional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"12-health-benefits-of-alpha-lipoic-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its powerful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant properties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are numerous benefits to taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes referred to as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Eating veggies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red meat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organ meat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or taking a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dietary supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a few ways to add this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before discussing the benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to note that sometimes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be confused with alpha-linolenic acid because they have the same abbreviation. However, alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatty acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help reduce inflammation, improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> control in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and prevent certain kinds of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerve damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d says Dr. Sherpa. \u201cIt is even thought to contribute to better skin health by reducing signs of aging like wrinkles and age spots due to its active role in supporting cell metabolism.\u201d It\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat-soluble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water-soluble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it can work across your body to improve health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being one of the lesser-known <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can do some pretty impressive things for both men and women. Let\u2019s dive in and learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-improves-blood-sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Improves <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works to neutralize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free radicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the body, thus reducing inflammation,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistedlivingcenter.com\/author\/nancymitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nancy Mitchell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a registered nurse and a contributing writer at Assisted Living. \u201cBut it is also needed to assist in breaking down <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbohydrates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into glucose for energy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26406389\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent and treat diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by helping lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and improving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin sensitivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also has insulin-mimetic properties, meaning it mimics the action of insulin, which could be helpful for some patients with diabetes and in turn, decrease <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes complications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>20 natural remedies for diabetes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also help treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metabolic syndromes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a group of conditions including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin resistance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can lead to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stroke, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-reduces-peripheral-neuropathy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reduces <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peripheral neuropathy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can reduce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free radicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerve damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in patients with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peripheral neuropathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic neuropathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25381809\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help lessen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the tingling sensation in diabetic patients with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerve damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One systematic review found that neuropathy symptoms, like burning and tingling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerve pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35812639\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were reduced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in participants with peripheral <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic neuropathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when given <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This research indicates <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be beneficial in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-protects-brain-function\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Protects brain function\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a small pilot study of individuals with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, researchers found that participants with mild to moderate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who took omega-3 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatty acids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in addition to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3886557\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slowed cognitive decline and functional decline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One review even stated that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723188\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201canti-dementia\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> properties because it increases the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-prevents-glaucoma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Prevents glaucoma\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While studies are in their first stages, there have been some promising results in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that look at glaucoma treatment with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA supplementation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Mice that took <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were found to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673940\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxidative stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and retained more retinal ganglion cells. Further research and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placebo-controlled<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical trials<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are needed to test the effects in humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-aids-in-liver-disease-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Aids in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has had some promising results in treating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more studies on humans are needed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30585337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One recent study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looked at the effects of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on liver enzymes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and obesity. Researchers found an improvement in liver health as a result of the treatment, but it was not significantly different from the placebo group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29974521\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promising research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those requiring a liver transplant. In people who have been given a liver transplant, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was found to reduce inflammation in grafts and protect against hypoxia (low levels of oxygen) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxidative stress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-promotes-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Promotes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There have been positive results in studies looking at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid supplementation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A 2015 study found that participants who took an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alone or in combination with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25594166\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant amount<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the supplementation was taken in addition to a low-calorie diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28295905\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the literature reviewed ten randomized control trials testing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s effect on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Researchers compared the mean weight and BMI changes in people taking alpha-lipoic acid or a placebo. While the differences were small, researchers concluded that alpha-lipoic acid caused significant short-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to a placebo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-lowers-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Lowers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is needed on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s ability to lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as many studies have been done on animals rather than humans. However, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25664679\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study on obese rats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in addition to phytosterol (a compound found in plants that has a similar structure to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), reduced <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31416362\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 17 studies looking at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s effects on lowering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found considerable differences in results between trials\u2014suggesting a need for better-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">controlled trials<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. More research must be performed to truly understand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018s benefits on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-improves-the-appearance-of-skin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Improves the appearance of skin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn women, this powerful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antioxidant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been proven to help reduce the signs of aging and helps keep the skin supple and healthy while helping to maintain healthy digestion and inflammation levels,\u201d says Dr. Sherpa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study looked at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effects of alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27055391\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skin damage from smoking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The study found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had curative effects on cigarette-induced skin injuries in rats. Another study supported the benefits of alpha-lipoic acid on skin aging and found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had a positive effect on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36359407\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skin microcirculation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in rats. Studies have also found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin E<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coenzyme Q10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glutathione<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20977120\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-aging properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-reduces-inflammation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Reduces inflammation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBesides these specific well-studied benefits, there is some evidence suggesting that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help reduce inflammation throughout the body, which could benefit people suffering from autoimmune conditions,\u201d Dr. Sherpa explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal studies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reference <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s anti-inflammatory properties, few studies have concrete data in humans. Supplementation with ALA and other treatments <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34825496\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from diet-induced obesity in mice, according to a study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>What\u2019s the best diet for inflammation?<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-decreases-risk-of-heart-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Decreases risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is good for the heart and could benefit those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cStudies have suggested that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may reduce the risk of a number of cardiovascular issues by improving blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels, reducing stroke risk, and protecting endothelial cells,\u201d says Dr. Sherpa. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may even be beneficial in preventing age-related cardiac damage and reducing the severity of diabetic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"11-prevents-migraines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Prevents migraines<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to one study, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34997178\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severity and impact of migraines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be lessened by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in addition to other treatments. Another study found that people with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28976801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migraines and insulin resistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who took <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had fewer migraine attacks and required fewer days of treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12-maintains-bone-density\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Maintains bone density<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the newly emerging areas of study for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is its role in retaining bone density. Current data suggests it can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26024498\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect against bone loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but further studies are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"alpha-lipoic-acid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are usually minimal. However, when taken as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014especially in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high doses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Sherpa went on to explain, \u201cYou may experience milder forms of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when starting to take the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more extreme reactions may occur in individuals that are allergic or sensitive to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the skin as a cream, it is possible you may also experience a rash, especially for those with sensitive skin. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has also not been studied in women who are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pregnant, so be sure to first talk to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before taking this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dietary supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line-is-alpha-lipoic-acid-healthy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line\u2014Is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> healthy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is safe for most individuals when taken as a daily <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, those with diabetes who take other antidiabetic medications should use it with caution because of its ability to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower blood sugar and increase the risk of hypoglycemia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best absorbed when there is no food in your stomach, and since one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be insomnia, it\u2019s best to take this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earlier in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there isn\u2019t a certain percentage of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you should add to your diet for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, common dosages for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are between 300 mg to 600 mg daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alpha-lipoic acid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, be sure to ask your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you can safely take this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dietary supplement. 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