How to Take Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid is a potent natural dietary supplement whose major strength is its ability to detoxify and protect the liver while also treating pain. Because of its remarkable capabilities, this powerful antioxidant is often prescribed by doctors to patients with various illnesses, including Lyme disease, diabetes and various cancers.

Instructions

• 1

  Talk to a health-care professional before beginning a course of supplements, to assess whether you should start taking alpha lipoic acid. A doctor or pharmacist can advise how long you should take the pills and determine the appropriate dosage.

• 2

  Take one 100mg alpha lipoic acid pill with a glass of water each day on an empty stomach, ideally when you first wake up in the morning.

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  Continue to follow this routine for the length of time determined by you and your health-care provider.