* [[Diabetes]] : Alpha lipoic acid has been shown to help balance blood sugar. R-ALA is clinically proven to increase insulin sensitivity by 25%.
* Other Conditions: Alpha lipoic acid has also been suggested for cataracts, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, burning mouth syndrome, Alzheimer's disease and stroke, but large, well-designed studies are needed to see if it's effective for these conditions.
* lipoic acid have been shown to be protective against acrylamides toxicity.
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