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Originally Posted by zorrro13
have been researching both ALA and RLA
some amazing benefits outside of PN as well
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ala.htm
improval of physique
Combats free radicals
Protects our genetic material
Slows aging
Protects against heart disease
Protects against cancer
Improves skin and helps erase wrinkles
Regulates blood sugar in diabetics
Protects the liver
May be used as a treatment for Stroke |
This article is okay to a point. It does not explain the differences between ALA (racemic), R-lipoic (
not stabilized as the sodium salt) and R-lipoic stablized, sodium salt.
Dosing is different with the different forms. But one thing remains... take on an empty stomach for best absorption.
So it is important to read your labels, carefully, to see which you have.
This list from Wiki is similar:
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Possible beneficial effects
Lipoic acid has been the subject of numerous research studies and clinical trials:
Prevent organ dysfunction[37]
Reduce endothelial dysfunction and improve albuminuria[38][39]
Treat or prevent cardiovascular disease[40]
Accelerate chronic wound healing[41]
Reduce levels of ADMA in diabetic end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis[42]
Management of burning mouth syndrome[43][44][45]
Reduce iron overload[46]
Treat metabolic syndrome[47][48][49]
Improve or prevent age-related cognitive dysfunction[50][51]
Prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease[52][53][54]
Prevent erectile dysfunction (animal models but anecdotally applies to humans as well)[55][56]
Prevent migraines[57]
Treat multiple sclerosis[58][59][60]
Treat chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress[61]
Reduce inflammation[62]
Inhibit advanced glycation end products (AGE)[63]
Treat peripheral artery disease.[64]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoic_acid
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