Alpha-Lipoic Acid Ramps Up Weight Loss

A new study just published in The American Journal of Medicine showed that Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) supplements helped obese participants lose more weight.
The research was conducted at the Korea Health Industry Development Institute and was a follow up to a previous study conducted on rats which also showed ALA's ability to aid in weight loss.
Obese participants in the study were given 1800mg of Alpha-Lipoic Acid daily while other Obese participants were given a placebo. The ALA group lost significantly more weight at the end of the 20 week study.
ALA is a fatty acid found in every cell in the body and is vital for converting glucose to energy. While ALA is naturally made by the body, it can be found in small amounts in foods such as peas, broccoli, brewer's yeast, brussel sprouts, rice bran, organ meats, and spinach.
If you are trying to loose weight, adding an Alpha-Lipoic Acid supplement may help, but as with any supplement check with your doctor before starting.
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