[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 126.Liu I.J., Chiu C.Y., Chen Y.C., Wu H.C
One point is where it seems to act
Its proven to ease symptoms of nerve damage and lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) that can occur with uncontrolled diabetes ( Its believed that this effect is due to the powerful antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid ( Though alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to aid blood sugar control, its not considered a complete treatment for diabetes
If your skin is tight, red or burning, stop, and go back to gentle care
Heres what tends to happen: Antioxidant protection weakens cellular stress builds up again Melanin production resumes skin tone slowly darkens Immune support dips slightly, especially if other antioxidants aren't present Skin clarity or brightness fadesthough not always dramatically What Ive found interesting is how the timeline varies
Use sterile needles and syringes for each withdrawal