Alpha Lipoic Acid and Your Health

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Alpha lipoic acid has been used in Germany for decades to treat diabetic neuropathy and eye disease. It is also a common ingredient in anti-aging and skin care products. (ii.1-4)

As a powerful antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid can help keep your immune system healthy so you can better fight off infections like the flu. However, results of lab, animal, and clinical studies suggest that alpha lipoic acid could help prevent, relieve painful symptoms of, or treat many more diseases. (ii.1)

These include:

For a more complete list of health conditions that alpha lipoic acid could be beneficial for, click here.