The present study revealed that supplementation with ALA slightly but significantly decreased body weight and BMI .
Safe dosage for ALA is up to 1200 mg/day .
However , it seems that ALA can not be cost-effective .
BACKGROUND & AIMS Previous studies have supported positive roles of antioxidant supplements on  weight-loss .
One antioxidant supplement is Alpha-lipoic acid .
However , recommending ALA as an anti-obesity supplement remains controversial .
Accordingly , the purpose of the present study was to perform a meta- analysis on the effects of ALA supplement on anthropometric indices  among adult subjects .
Effect of Soymilk Consumption on Waist Circumference and Cardiovascular Risks among Overweight and Obese Female Adults
Background : Soy milk replacement in the diet might have beneficial effects on waist circumference and cardiovascular risk factors for overweight and obese subjects . Therefore , we are going to determine the effects of soy milk replacements on the waist circumference and cardiovascular risk factors among overweight and obese female adults . Methods : In this crossover r and omized clinical trail , 24 over weight and obese female adults were on a diet with soy milk or the diet with cow 's milk for four weeks . In the diet with soy milk only one glass of soy milk ( 240 cc ) was replaced instead of one glass of cow 's milk ( 240 cc ) . Measurements were done according to the st and ard protocol . Results : Waist circumference reduced significantly following soy milk period ( mean percent change in soy milk period for waist circumference : -3.79 ± 0.51 vs. -1.78 ± 0.55 % ; P = 0.02 in the cow 's milk period ) . Blood pressure , weight , liver enzymes and glycemic control indices did not changed significantly after soy milk period compared to the cow 's milk period . Conclusion : Among over weight and obese patients  , soy milk can play an important role in reducing waist circumference . However , soy milk replacement had no significant effects on weight , glycemic control indices , liver enzymes , fibrinogen and blood pressure in a short term trial
The present study revealed that supplementation with ALA slightly but significantly decreased body weight and BMI .
Safe dosage for ALA is up to 1200 mg/day .
However , it seems that ALA can not be cost-effective .
BACKGROUND & AIMS Previous studies have supported positive roles of antioxidant supplements on  weight-loss .
One antioxidant supplement is Alpha-lipoic acid .
However , recommending ALA as an anti-obesity supplement remains controversial .
Accordingly , the purpose of the present study was to perform a meta- analysis on the effects of ALA supplement on anthropometric indices  among adult subjects .