The Herbal Equiv to Alpha-Lipoic Acid

[Guest guest]

Hello, I'm diabetic, and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a

herbal alternative close to alpha-lipoic acid, or ALA. I know that ALA

helps with nerve development and maintenance.

[Guest guest]

" Also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, alpha-lipoic acid is mainly derived

from dietary sources (spinach, liver, brewer's yeast), although scientists have

discovered that the body does manufacture small supplies of its own. In order to

get the concentrated doses needed to treat specific ailments, however, many

experts recommend supplements. "

 

http://www.organic-herb.com/Product/OHI-000040.html

 

, " Mister " <mrphoenyxnyc

wrote:

>

> Hello, I'm diabetic, and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a

> herbal alternative close to alpha-lipoic acid, or ALA. I know that ALA

> helps with nerve development and maintenance.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi - just curious - why do you want a herbal equivalent? Why not just take the

alpha lipoic acid? And I believe it also helps with insulin resistance.