Dosage · Supplement
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: dosage and how to take it
300–600 mg/day, empty stomach.
- Overall grade
- Grade B
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How much to take
300–600 mg/day (R-ALA is the active isomer); take on an empty stomach for absorption.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Alpha-Lipoic Acid; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
It regenerates other antioxidants and improves insulin signaling and nerve microcirculation, the basis for its neuropathy use.
Bottom line
A legitimate option for diabetic neuropathy symptoms and mild glucose improvement. 300–600 mg/day; coordinate with any diabetes medication.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 300–600 mg/day, empty stomach.
Goes with
- Alpha-Lipoic AcidFull Alpha-Lipoic Acid monographEvidence grade B
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