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Is alpha lipoic acid supplement can help to increase diabetes type 2 patient's insulin sensitivity & improve function his pancreas over a long time?
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Alpha lipoic acid: Per nih, "pharmacologically, la improves glycemic control& polyneuropathies associated with diabetes. As an antioxidant, it directly ends free radicals, increases antioxidant glutathione & vitamin c levels." major benefit is for relieving diabetic neuropathy. It may improve Insulin sensitivity.
Answered 6/25/2014
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