Alpha Lipoic Source vs Teucrium polium

Foods rich in alpha-lipoic acid (ALA); broccoli, spinach, and organ meats contain small amounts; ALA is both fat and water soluble antioxidant that regenerates other antioxidants and improves insulin sensitivity.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Alpha lipoic acid, Glutathione precursor, Vitamins C and E synergist

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Nutritive food use across many cultures, Antioxidant foods in traditional diets, Metabolic and energy support in food

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Insulin sensitivity improvement, Antioxidant recycling and neuroprotection, Peripheral neuropathy support

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

300-600mg ALA supplement daily or food sources

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

May reduce blood sugar – monitor with diabetes medications

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

GI disturbance, Thiamine deficiency with very high doses

hepatotoxicity with high doses