Med. praxi. 2021;18(1):55-58 [Neurol. praxi. 2020;21(1):50-52]

Alpha-lipoic acid and neuropatic pain

MUDr. Pavlína Nosková, Ph.D.
CLB KARIM VFN a 1. LF UK Praha

Alpha-lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant, has been associated with support treatment for symptomatic diabetic neuropathy in several clinical trials. In the other indications is a subject for further research.

Keywords: alfa-lipoic acid, diabetic neuropathy.

Published: April 6, 2021  Show citation

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