lisanovskyi
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It's a very good supplement, I use it
In the morning on an empty stomach 600 mg, this supplement removes even mercury from the body, also "breaks down fat" makes it active. Here is an article on how the supplement is useful in the course of anabolic steroids.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is an endogenous antioxidant produced in the body, but also taken as a supplement. It’s involved in energy metabolism (Krebs cycle) and has strong antioxidant properties.
Main Properties of ALA
Powerful antioxidant
Improves insulin sensitivity
Liver support
Enhances glucose metabolism
Anti-inflammatory action
When using AAS, you often see:
Reduce liver strain
Support insulin sensitivity
Lower oxidative stress
Typical Dosages
There’s also R-ALA (the pure R-enantiomer) — more bioavailable, typically dosed at 100–300 mg.
Possible Side Effects
On a steroid cycle, ALA is a useful supplement for:
✔ Liver support
✔ Managing insulin resistance
✔ Antioxidant protection
In the morning on an empty stomach 600 mg, this supplement removes even mercury from the body, also "breaks down fat" makes it active. Here is an article on how the supplement is useful in the course of anabolic steroids.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is an endogenous antioxidant produced in the body, but also taken as a supplement. It’s involved in energy metabolism (Krebs cycle) and has strong antioxidant properties.
Main Properties of ALA
Powerful antioxidant- Neutralizes free radicals
- Regenerates other antioxidants (vitamin C, E, glutathione)
Improves insulin sensitivity- Can reduce insulin resistance
- Even used in type 2 diabetes therapy
Liver support- Potential hepatoprotective effects (especially relevant on cycle if using hepatotoxic oral steroids)
Enhances glucose metabolism- Helps control blood sugar levels, especially with increased appetite on cycle
Anti-inflammatory action- Reduces inflammatory markers
When using AAS, you often see:
- Increased insulin resistance (especially with GH or during bulking)
- Liver strain (oral steroids like methyltestosterone, oxymetholone, etc.)
- Elevated oxidative stress (intense training + pharmacology)
- Possible rise in blood lipids
Reduce liver strain Support insulin sensitivity Lower oxidative stressTypical Dosages
- Usually 300–600 mg daily
- Can be split into 2 doses (e.g., 300 mg morning and 300 mg evening)
- In diabetes therapy sometimes up to 1200 mg under medical supervision.
There’s also R-ALA (the pure R-enantiomer) — more bioavailable, typically dosed at 100–300 mg.Possible Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort (especially on an empty stomach)
- Hypoglycemia risk (at higher doses, particularly if used with other glucose-lowering drugs)
On a steroid cycle, ALA is a useful supplement for:✔ Liver support
✔ Managing insulin resistance
✔ Antioxidant protection
