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Active compound

Alpha-lipoic acid

organosulfur antioxidant

A sulfur-containing antioxidant the body makes in small amounts, also taken as a supplement for nerve symptoms.

Mechanism

A potent antioxidant that regenerates other antioxidants and may reduce oxidative stress in peripheral nerves; also studied for glucose uptake.

oxidative stress AMPK glucose uptake

Found in

Remedies that contain Alpha-lipoic acid.