Yes, lipoic acid is in formulas that are made with carnitine for mitochondrial support. (example Juvenon).
Here are some of the things it is thought to be useful for also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoic_acid
Basically it is a powerful metabolic enhancer, and has years of papers on PubMed for nerve function and other things, including diabetics.
Lipoic acid is starting to be picked by some neuros... as some posters come here saying their neuro recommended it.
It is not frivolous or experimental anymore.
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