Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant you can get from foods and in supplement form. It has many potential uses, including for obesity, high blood pressure, and nerve pain caused by diabetes.

This is the fourth in a series on complementary and alternative and integrative treatments of dementia. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for dietary changes, multi-modal interventions and a ...

Researchers are studying many antioxidants, including alpha-lipoic acid, for their potential roles in relieving symptoms associated with neurodegenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

Rebecca Spain, M.D., M.S.P.H., is lead author on a new randomized controlled clinical trial testing the over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid in treating progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. The ...