What is Alpha Lipoic Acid?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: R-lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid IV R Lipoic Acid Show all
See also: R-Alpha Lipoic Acid R+ lipoic acid and NAC SR
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 109 | 40 | |
| General health | 109 | 31 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 66 | 38 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 17 | 10 | |
| Support nutritional health | 15 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 14 | 4 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 165 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Alpha Lipoic Acid
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal urine smell | 3 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Autonomic neuropathy | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Alpha Lipoic Acid
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 67 | |
| Other | 42 | |
| Expense | 24 | |
| Personal research | 7 | |
| Doctor's advice | 4 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 3 | |
| Side effects too severe | 3 |
Duration
Stopped taking Alpha Lipoic Acid
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 5 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 46 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 24 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 25 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 26 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 8 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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