The 8 Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Check out these amazing benefits of alpha-lipoic acid. 

Timestamps:
0:00 Alpha-lipoic acid vs. alpha-linolenic acid 
0:26 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #1
0:55 Alpha-lipoic acid benefits #2 & #3
1:22 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #4
1:42 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #5
1:52 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #6
2:20 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #7
2:37 Alpha-lipoic acid benefit #8
3:10 How to get alpha-lipoic acid

In this video, we’re going to cover the eight benefits of alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a fat that shouldn’t be confused with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is an omega-3 fatty acid. Alpha-lipoic acid has a lot of very interesting properties. 

Benefits of alpha-lipoic acid:

1. Powerful antioxidant 
When you’re exposed to various things, you get free-radicals that can damage your DNA, cellular membranes, and mitochondria. Alpha-lipoic acid could help protect you from that. 

2. Glucose sensitizer 
Alpha-lipoic acid could help normalize glucose levels. 

3. Insulin sensitizer
Alpha-lipoic acid could help normalize insulin levels. 

4. Increases glutathione 
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that your body can make in the liver. It’s known as the master antioxidant. 

5. Inhibits cancer
It may inhibit certain types of cancer. 

6. Helps with autonomic neuropathy  
This is a very common yet under-diagnosed condition related to diabetes. A good remedy may be to not only get on keto and intermittent fasting but to also start taking 600-1800mg of alpha-lipoic acid. 

7. Protects cell membranes 
Alpha-lipoic acid mainly deals with the protection of lipids. This is why it could help protect your cell membranes. If there’s damage to the membrane, all sorts of issues could happen. 

8. Could help with diabetic retinopathy 
High levels of sugar can damage the retinas. Alpha-lipoic acid may help minimize the damage to the retinas. Doing keto and intermittent fasting may also be beneficial. 

If you’re going to take alpha-lipoic acid as a supplement, you may want to take it on an empty stomach. If you have a major condition you’re trying to deal with, the supplement form may be the most beneficial. 

You can also get alpha-lipoic acid from:
• Organ meats 
• Spinach 
• Broccoli 
• Brussels sprouts 
• Tomatoes

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the amazing benefits of alpha-lipoic acid.

[НастоящийПельмень-гч]

I am from Russia and do not know English. I watch your videos from the person who translates them into Russian. I just wanted to thank you personally for these videos!

[gina-leecooper]

It was an essential part of my 18-pill arsenal to get pregnant. I have PCOS and Hashimoto's. After 5 months of trying I finally conceived. My baby girl is 3 months now.

[abawitx]

Took it for cancer treatment, life changing. Makes a huge difference for workouts and my energy levels

[kathleenearle]

I've been taking lipoic acid for at least 12 years. Since having cancer and Diabetes both at same time diagnosis. Great advice!!
My husband insisted I take it.

[tigerbunny]

Nearly dead from primary hyperparathyroidism. Bedridden. Had surgery two months ago. Started taking ALA 3x day and

[dave]

Started taking 600mg daily about six weeks ago for diabetic neuropathy in my feet. Also taking benfotomine. I have heard it is effective for glucose control and insulin resistance. I take three oral meds for diabetes. I have now dropped one completely and cut another in half. Still fighting low blood sugars in the evening! ALA is amazing!

[mohamedshiraz]

I am Malaysian and been following your advice for years. I am person that find hard to lose weight but with your tips and knowledge I manage to get healthier life. I am also spreading your knowledge to my surrounding, which are from non English speaking background, of course by giving credits to you.

May God bless you Dr.

[ricksegalCanada]

I started this adventure nov '19 with a serious medical event. After that, I bought a continuous Glucose Monitor (FreeStyle), Keto counting all carbs (<15 daily) and use cronometer to track everything. 220lbs --> 164lbs, 11.5 A1C ---> 6.0 as of last week. Off three meds, including Insulin from 50unit to zero. ALA, 600mg per day stopped the Neuropathy cold. Between Dr. Berg and Dr. Ken Berry videos, the advice is rock solid and, for me anyway, works.

[emvulameme]

I want to thank you very much Dr.
You are helping so many people including me in africa Namibia.
Our nutrition here is very low.we are a developed country but we can't vegetables and fruits all the time.we live on carbohydrate meat.although some parts of the country is blessed with good soil and can plant their own vegetables and fruits.
I was struggling to much with headaches, memory, confusion, fatigue.according to the doctor im prediabetic. 3weeks ago I started taking magnesium and I added D3 this week.the change in my body is incredible. I sleep very good. Fatigue is gone, memory is coming back slow but I see the big change.
Thank you Dr.please continue the good work.God bless you

[Pangyao]

I'm taking 600 mg of ALA and I think it is one of underrated supplements

[aunt_s]

Folks, make sure you get the R-Alpha Lipoic acid and not the other forms, or other forms mixed with R-Alpha lipoic acid.
R-Alpha costs more, but is the best form of lipoic acid out there!

[powerfulmind]

I had a pain on back of my shoulder for months...
I bought A L A with B1 and and B12. Also I took vitamin C and green propolis with water and lemon three times a day.
The pain is almost gone!!

[AmandaSmith-]

I've been taking it for mold toxicity and I am pretty sure this, garlic, and iverm*ctin are the only things that have been helping. My neuropathy is almost completely gone.

[geekdomo]

Been taking a very high quality of ALA for over 10 years. Skin is smoother and so many other benefits

[pamadams]

I've been taking 400 mg for several years to help with peripheral neuropathy and it has worked like a charm. I'm glad to know how it can help in other ways and will consider increasing amount somewhat. Thanks! Your videos are clear and succinct. I appreciate them immensely.

[stefanosprokopis]

For some reason i was thinking of this compound this afternoon. I was walking through Kmart and for no reason at all I started thinking of ALA. I listen to your videos everyday and now youre doing a video on ALA. Maybe it's all that kale, brokoli and sauerkraut that I'm eating because of your videos. The healthy food is making me psychic. Wow!

[nitroflyer]

How have I not heard of this one OMG..Again Dr Berg shows why he is an essential part of a healthy life style

[johnpickett]

I just started taking this today on the good Dr.s recommendation. I'm hoping for good things.

[rockt]

i have used this in conjunction with bitter melon for blood sugar - works!

[Youtube_Enthusiast_]

A quick comment--it can be hard to take on an empty stomach for certain individuals as it is very acidic. In this case, it can be good to combine with a small amount of something like sweet potato. I've found that taking it with 2 oz of pureed sweet potato can help with this issue while still providing all the noticeable benefits of the supplement. I will also say that I have always found over the last 10+ years of taking this supplement that 300mg does nothing even if taken twice in a day, but 600mg taken all at once daily has a very helpful and noticeable effect.