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.
- Alpha-lipoic acid supplement B Moderate