doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgae026
Planning for Continuity Because the regulatory basis for this category has moved before, it is worth having a plan that does not assume it will stay fixed
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ALA may be helpful for: People with diabetic neuropathy: ALA has the strongest clinical evidence for reducing nerve pain and improving quality of life in this group.1 Those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome: Modest improvements in insulin sensitivity and blood sugar markers have been observed in some studies.24 People with high oxidative stress: Research shows that ALA can help lower oxidative stress markers like CRP in individuals with chronic inflammation or metabolic risk factors.27 Those with nerve-related conditions or mitochondrial dysfunction: Early research suggests ALA may help support nerve health in contexts like multiple sclerosis.3 However, ALA may not be appropriate if: Youre generally healthy and eat a balanced diet Your body naturally produces some ALA, and small amounts are found in foods like spinach, broccoli, red meat, and organ meats.41 In healthy individuals, taking an ALA supplement may offer little to no added benefit
The human body doesnt naturally produce vitamin B12, so if you dont have it in your diet, you might be at risk of deficiency
