Alpha Lipoic Acid For Diabetic Neuropathy?

May people really don’t know what diabetic neuropathy is? However, every single diabetic is aware of this term and most of them are doing everything possible in purpose to avoid it.


The bad thing is that sometimes, no matter the drugs, the diet, the exercises and all the other efforts, this condition is unavoidable.

Something good, is that this condition is no treatable and its cure is alpha-lipoic acid. In general, we are taking alpha-lipoic acids every single day with the food.

This substance is very important metabolite for our organism, because it hast the ability to neutralized the free radicals formed in the organism during the metabolic processes.

These radicals are able to cause a lot of damages to the organism, but the alpha-lipoic acid prevents them.

However, recently it was discovered that the alpha-lipoic acid improves the condition of patients with diabetic neuropathy.

The results are remarkable, so don’t hesitate to use it if there is a need. You have to pay attention to the fact, that this acid is used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and not for its prevention, so take it if you really need it.

Anyways, regarding the usage of the alpha-lipoic acid, you have to know that diabetics are generally taking around 600mg per day and the improvement in their condition is observed after the first several weeks of the treatment.

However, you have to remember that this dose is divided at 3 portions, generally after having a meal. This is important, because you will find on the market capsules and tablets, which contain different dose of alpha-lipoic acid.

Something else, which you need to know, is that sometimes the dose is higher than 600mg, but such high dose is applied only by doctor, if there are certain indications, which are requiring it.

In addition, I have to remind you that this supplement has side effects, which are rushes, headaches and cramps.

So, in purpose to be sure that these things are appearing because of the alpha-lipoic acid usage, take this supplement after a consultation with a specialist.

Besides this, a consultation with a specialist will ensure you proper dosage of the alpha-lipoic acid and effective drug treatment.

In addition, your doctor will tell you which capsules or pills are suitable for you.

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