Alpha-lipoic acid and diabetes:
Alpha-lipoic acid and insulin sensitivity: A small trial of oral alpha lipoic acid (ALA) was found to increase insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Researchers treated 24 patients over four weeks with either 600 mg twice daily of ALA (n=12) or placebo (n=12). At the end of the study, the insulin sensitivity of the diabetics was significantly improved (M from 3.202 to 5.95 mg/kg/min, insulin sensitivity from 4.706 to 7.673 mg/kg/min per mIU/l x 100). The difference was not statistically significant between the treated patients and the placebo group after the end of the period. (19)
Broccoli sprouts and diabetes mellitus type 2:
Broccoli sprouts and hyperlipidemia: Broccoli sprouts appear to have numerous potential health benefits and are an inexpensive way to add nutrition to the diet. Research is currently being conducted in a variety of potential treatments but is in early stages. Please see the broccoli sprouts section for further information.