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Alpha lipoic acid aids insulin action of glucose uptake through its GLUT4 activation.  ALA aids diabetes and other states of hyperglycemia.

alpha lipoic acid inhibits tumor cell growth in mice model.  The dosing here was oral

Alpha-lipoic Acid shown to reduce allergic, anaphylactic-like reaction by inhibiting mast cell degranulation

IV alpha lipoic acid does decrease liver cysteine and SAMe levels.

Alpha LIpoic Acid as treatment strategy in those with neurodegenerative disorders

alpha lipoic acid prevents diabetes complications

alpha Lipoic Acid improves Diabetic Neuropathy

alpha lipoic acid improves energy production, lean mass and weight loss

Case study of 3 patients with Pancreatic cancer treated with IV alpha lipoic acid and LDN therapy.  This is a f/u to a patient treated and still living--case study published in '06.  Only, the abstract is currently available to the general public.  

Lipoic acid synergistically enhanced ascorbate cytotoxicity

Alpha lipoic acid is shown to protect the vascular endothelium against oxidative damage.

Pesticides disrupt the testicular function, in part, through oxidative damage.  This study found Alpha lipoic acid  to be a promising, effective mechanism to reduce the oxidative stress.  They also found tocopherols to be effect, but to a lesser extent.

Author describes the long-term survival of a man with metastatic pancreatic cancer using IV alpha lipoic acid, low dose naltrexone, diet, and oral triple therapy of milk thistle, ALA, and selenium.  The safety profile is very good as compared to traditional therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Quick review of the mechanism of action by IV vitamin C in cancer.  Alpha lipoic acid augments the apoptotic effects of IV vitamin C.

alpha lipoic acid improves insulin sensitivity in patients with type II Diabetes

alpha-lipoic-acid improves diabetes control and reduces complications

alpha lipoic acid provides great support in diabetic neuropathy treatment

advanced, end-stage cancer treated in few patients with IV alpha lipoic acid, oral LDN, and hydroxycitrate--case study presentation.  The therapies were well tolerated without toxicity.  The authors concluded that the therapy "enhances the efficacy" of the chemotherapy.

Study finds combination of Alpha lipoic acid and hydroxycitrate beneficial as adjuvant with chemotherapy.  Side effects were minimal.

Triple antioxidant therapy in the treatment of Hepatitis C.