Doctor’s Best Alpha-lipoic acid 600
Ingredients
Alpha-lipoic acid. Other ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (vegetable source)
Function
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant which plays an important role in glucose metabolism hat produces cellular energy in the body. It helps to regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, and glutathione. As a result, support glucose metabolism for cellular energy and therefore, lowering blood glucose levels
Dose
Take 1 capsule daily on an empty stomach
Side Effects
Generally well-tolerated. Nausea, vomiting, headache, and heartburn
Safety
Possibly safe when taken orally and appropriately for up to 4 years
Drug Interactions
Medications for cancer such as chemotherapy, may decrease the effectiveness of cancer drugs by the antioxidants. Antidiabetic drugs, as it can cause hypoglycemia (blood glucose lower than normal)
