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Alpha lipoic acid for weight loss and lowering blood sugar

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Lizzym911
Lizzym911 Posts: 301 Member
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I'm wondering if anyone has tried this or heard anything about it. My daughter told me she was reading about it and I should try it.

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  • amberj32
    amberj32 Posts: 663 Member
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    Never heard of it but I'm going to check it out!
  • scubasuenc
    scubasuenc Posts: 626 Member
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    There is some evidence that taking it via IV can help diabetic neuropathy. It is used in Germany for that. The jury is out on whether or not oral supplements have any affect.

    There are no good studies saying it helps lower blood sugar levels in either IV or oral forms.
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
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    Here's a summary from Examine

    http://examine.com/supplements/Alpha-Lipoic+Acid/

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