Alpha-lipoic acid for taming high triglycerides and boosting weight loss | Nutrition Examination Research Digest

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Study under review: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Long-Term (R)-α-Lipoic Acid Supplementation Promotes Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Adults without Altering Baseline Elevated Plasma Triglyceride Concentrations

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Does alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplementation lower elevated triglycerides, reduce bodyweight, or improve body composition, and markers of inflammation and oxidation in people with overweight or obesity?

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