Overview
Clinical Benefits
- Recycles glutathione + vitamins C/E
- Glucose metabolism support (insulin sensitization)
- Nerve health (diabetic neuropathy)
- Heavy metal chelation
- Mitochondrial support
Administration
IV drip preferred (over 30+ min); avoid push due to histamine release
Drug class: antioxidant cofactor
Clinical Dosing
Typical dosage
300-600mg per session
Starting dose
300mg
Cadence
1-2x weekly IV
Full titration schedule
| Phase | Dose |
|---|---|
| Sessions 1-2 | 300mg IV slow drip |
| Sessions 3-12 | 600mg IV drip 1-2x weekly |
| Maintenance | 300-600mg every 2-4 weeks |
Safety Profile
Side effects
- • Sweet/garlic taste during infusion
- • Hypoglycemia risk in diabetics on insulin
- • Rare allergic reactions
- • Headache
Contraindications
- • Insulin therapy without dose adjustment
- • Pregnancy (limited data)
- • Thiamine deficiency (worsens it)
Frequently asked questions
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is most commonly researched for: Recycles glutathione + vitamins C/E, Glucose metabolism support (insulin sensitization), Nerve health (diabetic neuropathy), Heavy metal chelation.
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