Ingredients

• Alpha-Lipoic Acid, 250mg

Traditional Uses

• Antioxidant.
• May assist with complications of diabetes including neuropathy, macular degeneration and cataracts.
• May improve glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetes
• May improve the ratio of T-helper lymphocytes to T-helper suppressor cells.
• May protect against developing some cancers.

Mode of Action

• Is a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism in the Krebs cycle.
• May function to reduce accumulation of sorbitol by decreasing aldose reductase activity.

Drug Interactions

• May reduce the amount of insulin or oral hypoglycemic medication required by diabetics.

Cautions

• Persons taking diabetes medications should monitor their blood sugars carefully after starting alpha lipoic acid.

Recommended Dose

• Take two capsules daily with water, or as directed by a health professional. For extended use: consult a health professional.

About Nutravite

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