I am a big fan of alpha lipoic acid. I use it daily, and I encourage many of my clients to use it, especially those with metabolic disorders, diabetes, neuropathy, or Parkinson's Disease. I have read more studies than I can recall, and while some have been tentative in their conclusions, most have been very positive.
So it was interesting to read the new article at T-Nation about ALA. The author isn't a big fan. It was T-Nation that first alerted me to the benefits of ALA back in the late 1990's. David Barr is a contributor but not a member of the T-Nation staff, so I don't know if his views reflect the views of T-Nation or not.
Anyway, it seems fair to post the link here so that any of you who are interested can read the article for yourself and make your own conclusions. But, please, do your research. Don't trust me or Barr or anyone else without doing your own reading.
ALA: Anabolic Fat Loss? by David Barr
Thanks Bill, I recommend ALA in combination with chromium and magnesium for those with insulin resistance (pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes) and/or those who are overweight and carb sensitive. I call it "a trial" to see if if helps stabilize glucose and of course avoid processed foods. I have found it to be helpful in my clients. I do not recommend it generally to everyone. Although I do recommend a quality multivitamin and omega-3. I also encourage calcium intake for females wanting to lose weight.
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