Is alpha lipoic acid a good cancer treatment for colon cancer ?

No: Lipoic acid has been shown to induce colon cancer self destruction in human cell lines in laboratory. In vitro studies, it was also shown to suppress tumor growth. But, there are no studies in humans convincingly showing the suppression of tumor progression by lipoic acid. Surgery and/or chemotherapy remain the standard care for colon cancer. Lipoic acid is NOT recommended for cancer therapy.

Only in lab cells: Alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant that has typically been used for diabetic neuropathy. Current "in vitro" studies suggest that colon cancer cells grown in the lab, self-destruct (apoptosis) in the presence of alpha-lipoic acid. At least one patient claimed to be cancer-free after using ALA. ALA is non-toxic but difficult to find in a pure form.Choose foods instead-spinach, broccoli !