Tag: glucose disposal

Oral administration of RAC-alpha-lipoic acid modulates insulin sensitivity in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus: a placebo-controlled pilot trial

This placebo-controlled pilot study investigated the effects of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on insulin sensitivity in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Seventy-four participants were randomized to receive either a placebo or ALA at doses of 600 mg once daily, 1200 mg twice daily, or 1800 mg thrice daily for 4 weeks.

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