Uses of Alpha Lipoic Acid - Helps in weight loss - Improves neuropathy - Helps in healing of wounds - Lowers blood glucose level - Improves vitiligo - Treats rheumatoid arthritis - Treats Alzheimer’s disease - Improves heart diseases - Treats alcoholic liver - Treats altitude sickness Side effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid - Nausea - Skin rash - Headache - Weakness - Tachycardia - Sweating - Increased appetite - Confusion - Light-headedness Interactions of Alpha Lipoic Acid - Insulin - Oral hypoglycemic drugs - Drugs for hypothyroidism e.g. Levothyroxine - Drugs for chemotherapy Suggested dosage of Alpha Lipoic Acid is 50-300 mg. Consult your doctor before use.