Can alpha lipoic acid be used as a therapeutic agent to alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with neurological disorders?
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has been extensively studied and shown to have potential therapeutic benefits in alleviating neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with neurological disorders. Its efficacy is primarily attributed to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metal chelating properties, which play a crucial role in managing conditions associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Specifically, in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a common neurological disorder among patients with diabetes mellitus, ALA has demonstrated significant clinical usefulness. Controlled clinical trials have shown that ALA treatment leads to an amelioration in nerve conduction velocity scores, a clinically significant reduction of neuropathic pain, and improvements in serum triglycerides and insulin sensitivity. Moreover, ALA's effects on insulin sensitivity and secretion further underscore its utility in managing diabetic polyneuropathy, a condition often seen in patients with insulin resistance conditions such as metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and obesity. Its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier due to its lipophilic nature also makes it a promising agent in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, potentially influencing the development of diseases like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's. Research into the clinical use of ALA for psychiatric and neurological conditions has highlighted its effectiveness in improving symptoms of schizophrenia, preventing Alzheimer's disease progression, and reversing clinical parameters in stroke patients. Additionally, ALA's analgesic potential in managing neuropathic pain, a prevalent form of chronic pain caused by nervous system diseases, has been demonstrated through various pre-clinical and clinical studies. Clinical studies have further confirmed that ALA supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy leads to a reduction in neurologic deficit and positive neurologic symptoms, alongside improvements in lipid spectrum and glycemic control. Its broad mechanism of action, including the prevention of reactive oxygen species formation and neuronal damage, supports its use in treating neurological and psychiatric diseases. Meta-analyses have also shown ALA's efficacy in treating different types of pain, including headache, carpal tunnel syndrome, and burning mouth syndrome, with specific efficacy in diabetic polyneuropathy pain symptoms. Lastly, ALA's consumption has been linked to beneficial effects on lipid metabolism, endothelial activation, and its anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and antiatherosclerotic properties, particularly in patients with diabetic neuropathy. In conclusion, the comprehensive evidence from various studies supports the use of alpha-lipoic acid as a therapeutic agent to alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with neurological disorders, highlighting its multifaceted benefits in managing these conditions.
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30 May 2018 2 Citations | Alpha-lipoic acid shows therapeutic potential in alleviating neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with diabetic neuropathies, suggesting a beneficial role in managing neurological disorders. |
| Yes, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) has shown efficacy in reducing symptoms like stabbing pain, burning, paraesthesia, and numbness in diabetic polyneuropathy, making it a potential therapeutic agent for neurosensorial abnormalities. | |
01 Jan 2018 | Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can potentially alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with neurological disorders due to its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, as suggested in the research. |
| Yes, alpha-lipoic acid can alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with diabetic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus by reducing neurologic deficit and improving lipid spectrum and glycemic control. | |
| Alpha-lipoic acid shows promise as a therapeutic agent for managing neuropathic pain, a common neurosensorial abnormality, through its antioxidant properties and analgesic effects demonstrated in pre-clinical and clinical studies. | |
28 Citations | Alpha-lipoic acid shows promise in alleviating neurosensorial abnormalities in neurological disorders, with positive effects observed in conditions like Alzheimer's disease and stroke, but further clinical trials are needed for validation. |
| Alpha-lipoic acid shows promise as a chelating agent for neurological ailments, potentially aiding in alleviating neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with neurological disorders due to its ability to pass the blood-brain barrier. | |
| Alpha-lipoic acid can be used therapeutically to alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy due to its positive effects on nerve conduction and symptoms. | |
| Yes, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) can be used to alleviate neurosensorial abnormalities in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by targeting hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunctions. | |
| Yes, alpha lipoic acid shows potential as a therapeutic agent for neurosensorial abnormalities in neurological disorders due to its antioxidant properties and ability to prevent neuronal lipid peroxidation. |