Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a potent antioxidant used to help treat diabetic nerve damage, neuropathy, and help balance blood glucose levels. Used in pre-diabetes or early stages of diabetes, it may reduce the risk of diabetic neuropathy. At 600 mg per day it has been shown to help regenerate nerve fibres.

Alpha-lipoic acid (also called thioctic acid) is used as an antioxidant in a general strategy for reducing the risk of environmental and metabolic oxidative damage to cells, and as a powerful reducing agent for supporting the protective antioxidant network.

Special Conditions:  Insufficient data exist to know what daily amount of Alpha-Lipoic acid is appropriate during pregnancy, or the nursing period. This consideration is particularly relevant in gestational diabetes and should be guided by a physician.

Since Alpha-Lipoic acid improves glucose disposal, relative hypoglycemia may be possible in some Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients initiating Alpha-Lipoic acid in combination with hypoglycemic medications and/or insulin. Patients in these categories should introduce Alpha-Lipoic acid cautiously.

Ingredients:  Alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium stearate vegetable grade, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, gelatin capsule.

Dosage: 100 mg