The over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid may have a small beneficial effect in slowing the loss of gray matter in the ...

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).

Lipoic acid is a pivotal organosulfur cofactor that facilitates critical reactions within multienzyme complexes involved in energy metabolism. Present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, its ...