According to the policy of the Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee of China Pharmaceutical University, such minimal-risk procedures are exempt from ethical approval
However, alpha-lipoic acid has been studied for benefits with health conditions such as: Liver disease Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)/polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and infertility problems Cancers, including breast and colon cancers Brain injury due to stroke Neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease Chronic kidney disease Infections, including yeast infections, COVID-19, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever Anti-aging and inflammation effects Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases Erectile dysfunction Nerve function To date, there is little evidence to support any of these claims for ALA use
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