by Dr. Philip Rouchotas, MSc, ND, and Dr. Heidi Fritz, MA, ND
alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA) is an organosulfur compound and antioxidant that can be obtained from food as well as made endogenously within the body.[1] ALA is associated with specific neuroprotective and metatolic effects.[1][2] It has been used to treat neuropathy, diabetes, and insulin-resistance syndromes, as well as other conditions affecting the brain and the nervous system. A 2019 systematic review reports that ALA has also been studied for a variety of neurological conditions, with promising results, including stroke recovery and Alzheimer’s disease.[3]
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