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Alpha Lipoic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
Alpha Lipoic Acid Uses
Alpha Lipoic Acid is used in nutritional deficiencies.
How Alpha Lipoic Acid works
Alpha lipoic acid acts as a potent antioxidant (substance that protects against cell damage) by neutralizing the free radicals (waste products formed in the body during energy production) such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Further, it initiates natural antioxidant processes in the body. It also maintains the levels of Vitamin E and Vitamin C in the body.
Common side effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Abdominal pain, Allergic reaction, Diarrhea, Vertigo, Vomiting
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
10 Apr 2025 | 04:46 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Food decreases the amount of alpha lipoic acid in the body; hence it should be taken on empty stomach about 1 hour before or 2 hours after consuming food.
- Do not take alpha lipoic acid supplements on your own and as a sole treatment for diabetes, complications of diabetes and other conditions in which benefit may be claimed, as these diseases require proper medical treatment.
Frequently asked questions for Alpha Lipoic Acid
No, Alpha Lipoic Acid is not a vitamin
No, Alpha Lipoic Acid is not an amino acid
Yes, Alpha Lipoic Acid is natural as it is synthesized in the human body, and in a wide variety of foods from plant and animal source
Yes, lipoic acid and Alpha Lipoic Acid refer to the same molecule
It is not yet studied or established in human beings whether ALA supplementation is beneficial for weigh loss
It is not yet studied or established in human beings whether ALA supplementation is good for liver.