Lipoic acid has shown great benefit in heart ailments, strokes, detoxification and blood sugar management. Individuals that display limitations in moderating blood sugar concentrations often have a serious problem with glycation caused by higher than normal levels of blood sugar due to low insulin production or insulin resistance. Glycation happens when blood sugar reacts quickly and spontaneously with proteins to form damaging cross-linking. One of the more severe complications of non-controlled blood glucose levels is reduced circulation to the lower extremities. Biochem Biophys Res Commun.
Diabetics take three per day.
Studies suggest those with diabetic neuropathy consider 600 mg per day.