Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmDKey TakeawaysAlpha-lipoic acid may help manage blood sugar in people with diabetes.Alpha-lipoic acid showed small weight loss effects in some studies.There is ...

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant found in foods and in supplement form. Alpha-lipoic acid benefits might include weight loss, reduced nerve pain, and lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and ...

This is the fourth in a series on complementary and alternative and integrative treatments of dementia. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for dietary changes, multi-modal interventions and a ...