Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation and oxidative stress markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Akbari M, Ostadmohammadi V, Tabrizi R, Lankarani KB, Heydari ST, Amirani E
Published in Metabolism
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of alpha-lipoic acid reporting malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity and glutathione.
Key Findings
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced malondialdehyde and increased total antioxidant capacity and glutathione.
Conclusions
Alpha-lipoic acid measurably reduces oxidative damage markers.
Limitations
Mostly metabolic-disease populations; short trials.
Supplements Studied
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced malondialdehyde and increased total antioxidant capacity
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced malondialdehyde and increased total antioxidant capacity and glutathione.
Outcomes Measured
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced malondialdehyde and increased total antioxidant capacity and glutathione
Study Details
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