Alpha Lipoic Acid

What is Alpha Lipoic Acid?

CATEGORY: Supplements

Alpha Lipoic Acid, also known as Lipoic and Thioctic acid, is an antioxidant that has been used in the treatment of Vitamin C or E deficiency.

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How do members experience Alpha Lipoic Acid?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 113 38
General health 110 31
Multiple sclerosis 66 39
Parkinson's disease 17 10
Diabetic neuropathy 15 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abnormal urine smell 3
Headaches 2
Nausea 2
Acid reflux 1
Anxious mood 1
Autonomic neuropathy 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 4
Mild 12
None 174

Member evaluations

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walksalot

evaluated on Nov 30, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for peripheral neuropathy: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

DannyD

evaluated on Nov 12, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None

fki2001

evaluated on Jul 23, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for antioxidant: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None
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