Cell 186 , 13371351.e1320 (2023)
An early clinical trial in 13 patients with type 2 diabetes found that a single intravenous infusion of 1,000 mg of lipoic acid improved insulin-stimulated glucose disposal (i.e., insulin sensitivity) by 50% compared to a placebo infusion (57)
Chapman IM, Pescovitz OH, Murphy G, Treep T, Cerchio KA, Krupa D, Gertz B, Polvino WJ, Skiles EH, Pezzoli SS, Thorner MO
Researchers are always recommended to start with a low dose within the indicated range and gradually increase as needed while carefully monitoring for any potential side effects
Glutathione prevents this by "donating" an electron to the free radical, effectively neutralizing it before it can cause harm
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