Nutrition cause

Foods rich in Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Aipoic acid, also known as α-lipoic acid and alpha lipoic acid and thioctic acid is an organosulfur compound derived from octanoic acid. ALA is made in animals normally, and is essential for aerobic metabolism.

Positive effects are seen in diabetic patients

Protective B Factor
Measured in mg

There are 3 benefits of Foods rich in Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), including:

Inflammation Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Inflammation
Lymphatic system

1 study

Oxidative stress Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Oxidative stress
Lymphatic system

1 study

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor decreased risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

1 study

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There are 1 risk of Foods rich in Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), including:

Low birth weight Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Low birth weight
Maternity system

1 study

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Caution

Does not go well with Medium chain triglycerides since they compete with absorption

Recommended Dosage

Positive effects are seen in diabetic patients, with exercise training

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