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Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant found in foods and in supplement form. Alpha-lipoic acid benefits might include weight loss, reduced nerve pain, and lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and ...

Researchers are studying many antioxidants, including alpha-lipoic acid, for their potential roles in relieving symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

The overtly and painfully Zillennial suffix ‘maxxing’ (yes, the double ‘x’ is intentional) is being added to an array of ...

Rebecca Spain, M.D., M.S.P.H., is lead author on a new randomized controlled clinical trial testing the over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid in treating progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. The ...