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Alpha-lipoic acid effectiveness

The effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid in treating neuropathy

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Jan 23, 2026

Which specific polyphenols in honey cross the blood–brain barrier and at what doses?

and certain low‑molecular‑weight derived from honey have direct experimental evidence of crossing the blood–brain barrier (BBB), and gallic acid is specifically reported to enter the brain in animal m...

Jan 8, 2026

What dose of alpha-lipoic acid did Mehmet Oz recommend for neuropathy and in what episode or article?

A review of the supplied reporting finds no documented instance in these sources showing Dr. Mehmet Oz recommending a specific dose of alpha‑lipoic acid (ALA) for neuropathy; the materials instead sum...