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Alpha-lipoic Acid

Main Ingredients:   Alpha-lipoic Acid (AKA: Lipoic Acid, ALA, Alpha Lipoic Acid)

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9
8  Effectiveness
2  Side Effects
5.6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 1 Alpha-lipoic Acid side effect and 3 Alpha-lipoic Acid benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Alpha-lipoic Acid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Confidence 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 20% 0% 60% 0% 20%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 20% 0% 60% 20% 0%
Energy 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Pain 20% 20% 40% 20% 0%
Patience 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Stress Level 20% 0% 80% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Alpha-lipoic Acid Side Effects
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Gas 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
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User Comments about Alpha-lipoic Acid
19 Feb 2015 Began using to slow deteriorating nerve endings. believe it is slowing down the degeneration
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12 Feb 2014 Amazing has helped low back pain. But low blood sugar effects
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27 Apr 2012 no obvious side effects, hopefully slows onset of type 2 diabetes
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