A Comprehensive Review of Safety, Efficacy, and Indications for the Use of Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Neuropathic Pain
Aldendail CF, Chen P, Dibble HS, Baute Penry V
Published in Integrative Medicine (Encinitas)
Methodology
Review of safety and efficacy literature for alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine across neuropathic pain conditions.
Key Findings
Meta-analyses indicate alpha-lipoic acid improves neuropathic pain and nerve conduction velocity.
Conclusions
Alpha-lipoic acid is the better supported of the two supplements for neuropathic pain.
Limitations
Narrative synthesis without pooled analysis or formal risk-of-bias assessment.
Supplements Studied
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials demonstrates that ALA can significantly improve neuropathic pain and nerve conduction velocity.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials demonstrates that ALA can significantly improve neuropathic pain and nerve conduction velocity.
Related Health Concerns
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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