meta_analysis
    2023
    High Quality

    Effects of Oral Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment on Diabetic Polyneuropathy: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

    Unknown authors

    Published in Nutrients

    Key Findings

    Ten RCTs, 1242 patients; oral ALA improved Total Symptom Score dose-dependently but not VAS, VPT, NIS-LL or nerve conduction.

    Conclusions

    Alpha-lipoic acid reduces sensory neuropathy symptoms such as tingling but does not change objective nerve measures.

    Supplements Studied

    ALA treatment had favorable effects on DSPN by reducing sensory symptoms.

    Related Health Concerns

    Tingling Sensations

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:8/10

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