The effect of lipoic acid and vitamin E therapies in individuals with the metabolic syndrome

Although there are large differences between FA and the metabolic syndrome, mitochondrial function is significantly impaired in both. Many ataxians are taking on a regular basis lipoic acid (ALA) and Vitamin E, it is interesting to know their effects on the heart and on insulin and glucose levels.

Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases - 09 March 2012,(10.1016/j.numecd.2011.11.006)

P.J. Manning, W.H.F. Sutherland, S.M. Williams, R.J. Walker, E.A. Berry, S.A. De Jong, A.R. Ryalls
Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

KEYWORDS: Antioxidant, Metabolic syndrome, Non esterified fatty acids, Lipoic acid, Vitamin E