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What Is Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement Used For?

I was taking alpha lipoic acid supplement, but now since I moved, I can not find it, so I wonder if I might just stop taking it. I forgot why I took it. My doctor in my new location knows I have been taking it, and was on it before I moved to her location.
Wed, 24 May 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Alpha-lipoic acid is a vitamin-like chemical compound, which is chategorised as an 'antioxidant'.
Yeast, liver, kidney, spinach, broccoli, and potatoes are good sources of alpha-lipoic acid.
It is commonly used as an antioxidant supplement for the treatment or prevention of certain diseases like diabetes and HIV. It is also used as a supplement for cancer, liver ailments, and various other such conditions.
Since intake of this compound is possibly safe, there is no harm in taking it as recommended.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Nurul Falah's  Response
Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic.

I understand tour concern. I wonder if you have any issue by taking this supplement.
Alpha-lipoic acid protect our body from free radicals.

This supplement usually will be given to someone who had:
1. Diabetes
2. Cancer
3. Peripheral artery disease.

Alpha-lipoic acid is a natural antioxidant that can be found in potatoes, spinach, broccoli, liver, kidney, and yeast.

To continue or to stop consume this supplement, you have to discuss it further with your local doctor.

Thank you and take care.
(NF)
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What Is Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement Used For?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Alpha-lipoic acid is a vitamin-like chemical compound, which is chategorised as an antioxidant . Yeast, liver, kidney, spinach, broccoli, and potatoes are good sources of alpha-lipoic acid. It is commonly used as an antioxidant supplement for the treatment or prevention of certain diseases like diabetes and HIV. It is also used as a supplement for cancer, liver ailments, and various other such conditions. Since intake of this compound is possibly safe, there is no harm in taking it as recommended. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.