"Alternative Names: Thiotic Acid or Thioctic Acid Discovered in 1951, lipoic acid (also called alpha-lipoic acid or ALA) has long been recognized as a coenzyme that helps break down sugar for energy production during the Krebs cycle..."

"It has been reported that lipoic acid has been shown to be helpful for cataracts..."

"...600mg of alpha lipoic acid tid was found to improve polyneuropathy symptoms in patients with type II diabetes..."

"...An increasing number of doctors are using Alpha Lipoic Acid concurrently with the strong chelators DMPS or DMSA..."

"Sources of sulfur such as alpha lipoic acid, MSM and garlic are helpful for protection against heavy metals in general and specifically useful in mercury toxicity..."

"Alpha lipoic acid is given in a dose of 300mg at least twice per day for hepatitis B or C..."

"...Alpha lipoic acid, selenium, vitamin C, TMG, NAC, Milk Thistle (silymarin), coffee enemas, cold-processed whey proteins, colostrum, certified raw milk and L-glutamine support increased glutathione levels..."

"...Alcohol avoidance Low fat diet High water-insoluble fiber consumption Carnitine supplementation (other lipotropics less effective) Protection from free radical damage Vitamins C, E, Zinc, Selenium, Lipoic acid..."

"Sources of sulfur such as alpha lipoic acid, MSM and garlic are helpful for protection against heavy metals in general and specifically useful in mercury toxicity..."

"...If you want to save money, look for supplements that don't contain unnecessary ingredients like lipoic acid or enzymes, or the 'natural' products, unless you feel there is a need for them..."

"Numerous additional studies have indicated that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is useful for the treatment of diabetes mellitus which follows syndrome X..."