Why Its a Problem: Alcohol forces your liver to prioritize detoxing alcohol over producing glutathione
The evidence that exists is largely in vitro (dermal papilla cells) and ex vivo (isolated follicles), plus mechanistic and gene-expression data and patents
These require immediate medical care
In other words, if you're looking to achieve the potential health benefits associated with higher ALA and R-ALA intake, such as improved antioxidant protection or enhanced glucose metabolism, taking alpha lipoic acid supplements (or R-ALA) is often recommended
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