Has anyone ever taken Alpha-lopoic Acid for osteoporosis. And, if you have did it help? Did you have any side effects?
I thought it was just a general supplement.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-767/alpha-lipoic-acid
The evidence that it may help in preventing osteoporosis seems to be relatively new work and I can only find links to very basic studies (i.e. not in patients). The link I've given above suggests that the claims that are made about it are wide ranging - and, equally, that they are not necessarily justified which is a common occurrence when a substance is presented at the be-all and end-all! It IS approved and used for diabetic neuropathic pain in Germany - but they do have very different ideas about some things.
On the other hand - it may well help and unless you have diabetes there don't seem to be any problems taking it.
Thank you Eileen.