Regular use contributes to a stronger immune system and provides a powerful antioxidant boost
Still, some early clinical findings hint at potential uses in more specific contexts: Perioperative brain protection: A randomized controlled trial involving 155 liver surgery patients found that ALA reduced oxidative brain injury from anesthesia (sevoflurane) and improved cognitive recovery scores after surgery.31 Neurodegenerative conditions: In a small trial, ALA appeared to slow brain atrophy in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis over a two-year period.32 While promising, this outcome still needs further confirmation
Other studies found changes in blood clotting activity in those taking birth control whose Vitamin E levels were depleted
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