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Alpha-lipoic Acid

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

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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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Humulin	10	6	3.78	1
Lantus	9	7.39	5.8	3
Actoplus Met	5	5.52	4.27	1
Janumet	3	4.37	4.67	2
Januvia	0	0.9	2.94	2
Alpha-lipoic Acid	0	0	0	0

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Gas	80%	0%	0%	20%	0%
Stomach Ache	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%

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19 Feb 2015	Began using to slow deteriorating nerve endings. believe it is slowing down the degeneration —Posted by M in Austin Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
12 Feb 2014	Amazing has helped low back pain. But low blood sugar effects —Posted by Donna Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
27 Apr 2012	no obvious side effects, hopefully slows onset of type 2 diabetes —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use