Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits – Expert Guide to Using It Right

In this episode of Dr. Osborne's Zone, the focus is on alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a powerful antioxidant supplement that offers numerous health benefits, particularly for individuals with diabetes. ALA is not sufficiently available in food, making supplementation necessary for achieving therapeutic effects.

We'll highlight ALA's ability to improve hemoglobin A1C levels, enhance insulin activity, reduce blood glucose, and alleviate diabetic neuropathy. Additionally, ALA supports cognitive function, weight loss, and heart health by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. Research indicates that doses ranging from 600 to 1200 mg can yield significant health improvements, including better kidney function and reduced liver damage.

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00:00:00 Discover the Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
00:06:52 Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Neurological Health
00:12:59 Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid on Blood Pressure
00:19:24 Alpha Lipoic Acid and Blood Flow Enhancement
00:26:08 Benefits of Alphalipoic Acid on Neuropathy and Blood Sugar
00:31:54 Understanding Burning Mouth Syndrome and Mold Toxicity
00:37:45 Impact of EPA and ALA on Weight Loss
00:44:03 Lipoic Acid Safety and Dosage Recommendations
00:50:15 Comparing R Form and Lipoic Acid in Supplements

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[michaelweber]

I have taken ALA for over 30 years along with the other 4 major antioxidants, vit E, vit C, NAC, and CoQ10. All these antioxidants support and replenish each other and form an antitoxdant wheel which is the basis of our health. I am 71 years old, have never been overweight, have no health issues and look and act many years younger. I highly recommend the simultaneous use of these 5 antioxidants.

[stephaniekays]

I've had ALA in my protocol for 30yrs...been ill since being accidently poisoned by chemicals that crossed the placenta when i was a foetus. Been my own doctor since i was 13...
Your videos are very reassuring thank you doc! 🙂

[gabigabriela]

I saved my older dog (12-13y) whit r alpha lipoic acid. He was having non-epileptic seizureing, lost his power on the back limbs, really week. I give him all I found had a neuro protection effect. Mega dosing off r alpha lipoic, b1, bioactive b complex, d3, omega 3, taurine and normal dosing ketotifen for 1week. After second day seizureing stopped and he started to recover. Now after one month he is running in garden. I still give him every other day taurine1, 5g, r alpha lipoic acid 300mg, b complex, choline and inositol.
2 yares a go I lost my beloved older dog, to same simptoms. Doctors couldn't do nothing... So this time I took Dr Osborne approach. All my dogs are for more than 1 yare on a row carnivore diet. No vax.
For me this was a miracle ❣️🙏❤️ Good quality vitamins are really powerful ❣️

[KOALAWALA]

I started taking alpha lipoic acid a couple of months ago with Berberine as they are supposed to power each other up. So far I am feeling better and working on lowering cholesterol and fighting metabolic syndrome. I have also started to lose weight. Slow and steady. I am only taking 200 mg a day but I think I may increase it by another 200mg for a month, then take it from there. I also have chromium but hesitate to take these three together as it may lower my blood sugar too much. I am not diabetic but really want to get back to my slim self of the past. Thank you for all of your dedication to teach us what other doctors won't.👍🇨🇦🙏

[MegaGordzilla]

These videos are so insanely good, you've helped me get off my blood pressure meds which made me feel absolutely terrible. Thanks for all the info and please keep the videos coming!

[zhangruisi]

These videos are full of precious information and so thoroughly done...love it

[FirstnameLastname-peib]

Excellent content. You're now in my top 3 health related YouTube pages.

[robertrohmer]

I started taking Lipo acid about eight months ago to help with my neuropathy and my cancer treatments. It did both and I noticed no side effects. My fasting glucose came down. My A1c came down. My white blood count came down in my red blood count came up. I did also utilize heavy exercise and a sugar-free/carb free diet, thank you Doc for the reinforcing information

[GyK-jz]

Excellent lecture, easy to understand (you put yourself on the level of ignorant people like me to make things easy to understand) clear, concise and right to the point with lots of informations.Thank you Dr. Osborne

[lorishep]

This was one of the best, most informative videos I've watched on Alpha Lipoic Acid! Thank you so much and I so appreciate you taking the time to put this video and all the info together.

[Needlesssay]

From my experience if a person has known dental infections, heavy metals, and have had mold exposure go extra low starting out and titrate up. I took 50 mg and didn't feel well. After clearing the dental issues and mold exposure I have been able to resume it and felt better for it.

[IntuitiveInterpretations]

Amazing! University of Dr Osborn!
Starting to take ALA today!

[lamedvav]

If you take ALA you could be getting:
1- a mix of both R & L - right and left- so since L is inactive you are only getting half the stated dose.
2- you could be getting only L so the dose won’t matter since it’s completely inactive.
3- Only use R-ALA to get the correct dose.

[StevenDaye-tjuh]

I started taking it for my neuropathy. I will give my feedback soon. Thank you sir!!

[mariastandsfortruth]

This was great information Dr. Osborne, thank you. I know 3 or 4 people that I’ll be sharing this presentation with.

[isabelalder]

Thank you Dr. Osbourne for more incredibly helpful & interesting information!

[DatGEOWild]

great information Dr. Osborne, your work and dedication is highly appreciated.

[jkmjemmadesigns]

Thank you for trying to teach us on layman's terms what the current scientific understanding is about this and the other topics..Since this was so detailed, is there an outline or map picture version that could be created to help us understand the pathways in the body for alpha lipoic acid and the systems for which it is required. The PCOS relation was fascinating.

[chelseyfrancismccarthy]

Thank you so much dr osborne you are truly an amazing teacher !@#

[spp]

Thanks for the informative presentation. First time viewer. Recommend looking into the emerging field of chronobiology/pharmacology. When we discuss dosage ranges, also need to include, timing and with or without food. But very, very few people address "When" to take supplements throughout the day/week/month and how to appropriately cycle nutrient intake in accordance with circadian rhythms. And given individual variability, many will have to just experiment with dosages and timing in order to discover what works for them. Living ain't easy, but your contribution here helps.