Circadian Clock Normalization as Novel Mechanism Behind the Health Benefits of ALA in NAFLD & Diabesity | Plus: ALA For Athletes & the Obese - Yes/No + When to Take It?
Yes, you can buy alpha lipoic acid as bulk powder, but if you still have intact mucosa and want to keep it intact, I suggest you swallow pills. Alpha lipoic acid aka "ALA" is a natural AMPK agonist that works similar to metformin. Developed by BASF and others as an anti-diabetes medication in the late 20th century, it's now a popular supplement that is prescribed as a "drug" to type II diabetics only rarely and only in Europe, yet not in the US. Based on the currently available evidence its anti-diabetic effects are comparable but far inferior to metformin. In view of the fact that lipoic acid is also non-patentable and thus not exactly profitable, it's no wonder that it has disappeared from the radar of the medical establishment over the past decade. Learn more about lipoic acid here at the SuppVersity ALA Boosts Creatine Uptake ALA + More vs. Migraine What's the Best N3:N6 Ratio? High EAA protein for fat loss ALA = Nutrient-Re...