About alpha lipoic acid
Antioxidant supplement
Used for
- Antioxidant supplementation
- Diabetic nerve pain; evidence of benefit is mixed
Usual adult dose
Commonly studied oral dose for diabetic nerve symptoms: 300–600 mg daily. No universally established supplement dose.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Headache
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- May lower blood sugar
- Rarely triggers autoimmune episodes of very low blood sugar
- Heavy alcohol use increases concern about thiamine deficiency
- Overdose can cause seizures and life-threatening poisoning
Pregnancy
Insufficient evidence to establish safety during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient information about passage into breast milk or effects on infants.
Interactions
- Insulin: increased risk of low blood sugar
- Other diabetes medicines: increased risk of low blood sugar
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.