Alpha-lipoic acid and insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Akbari M, Ostadmohammadi V, Tabrizi R, Lankarani KB, Heydari ST, Amirani E
Published in Metabolism
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized trials of alpha-lipoic acid reporting fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR.
Key Findings
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, indicating improved insulin-mediated substrate handling.
Conclusions
Alpha-lipoic acid improves insulin sensitivity, an upstream determinant of metabolic flexibility.
Limitations
Populations mostly metabolic disease; heterogeneity in dosing.
Supplements Studied
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced fasting insulin and HOMA-IR
Outcomes Measured
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced fasting insulin and HOMA-IR
Alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, indicating improved insulin-mediated substrate handling.
Study Details
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