Antioxidant Functions of Lipoic Acid

Antioxidant Functions of Lipoic Acid

The goal of this study is to determine whether a short treatment with lipoic acid, an antioxidant used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, improves blood vessel reactivity and decreases oxidant stress in persons with elevated blood cholesterol.

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Inclusion criteria:

• Lipid criteria for inclusion are a plasma LDL between 160 and 190 mg/dl (total cholesterol usually 240-285 mg/dl)
• Less than 2 coronary risk factors, and already on a cholesterol-lowering diet.

Exclusion criteria:

• Overt or clinical atherosclerosis
• Diabetes
• Currently taking cholesterol-lowering medication.
• Subjects with other lipid disorders
• Subjects taking supplemental lipoic acid, vitamin C, or vitamin E.