| Eyes: Lipoic acid may also help maintain
normal pressure of the fluid in the eye, according to one human study.*7 A group of 19
people given 150 mg of lipoic acid orally for one month were shown to have a significant
improvement in visual function compared to a control group treated with placebo.7 A dose
of 75 mg daily was not effective in this study. Oxidation within the lens of the eye may
contribute to declining clarity of vision with age. Lipoic
acid has been shown to protect animal lenses from such damage.*8 Human studies have not
yet been performed confirming this benefit. |
| Glucose: Lipoic acid inhibits the enzyme
aldose reductase.9 This enzyme produces
sugars that can damage the lens and nerves, particularly in patients with diabetes
mellitus. The ability of lipoic acid to limit
aldose reductase activity may prove to offer protection for good eye health.* Lipoic acid
promotes normal insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in the body.*2,10 Actual insulin and glucose levels in the blood may
not change while taking lipoic acid. |
| Energy: Preliminary evidence suggests
lipoic acid promotes energy formation in the body.*11 Lipoic acid is a necessary cofactor
in the enzyme complex central to the function of the citric acid cycle.* This cycle starts
the process of energy production; one study suggests that oral lipoic acid therapy could
improve energy formation by improving function of the mitochondria.*11 Further studies are
necessary to validate and determine the importance of this possible lipoic acid benefit. |
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Product Recommendations |
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- In the presence of Alpha Lipoic Acid,
insulin brings glucose into the cells more efficiently. Lipoic acid has been shown helpful
in the treatment of diabetes.Each softgel contains 200 mg
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- Each capsules contains 100 mg.
 
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