Alpha Lipoic Acid is also known as ALA, Lipoic Acid and thioctic acid. It can help with production for energy and other body functions to make sure that they are producing right.

There are several reasons why people take Lipoic Acid. Here are some of the reasons:

- Brain functions better.
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Helps with age
- helps with Psoriasis
- Alzheimer's disease
- multiple sclerosis

There are some side effects that can come from taking this such as:

- skin rash
- headache
- tingling sensation
- muscle cramps
- insulin autoimmune syndrome

It is not very safe for people to take it if they are pregnant or nursing or have liver or kidney disease. If you are on other medications for your diabetes it might interfere with that medication so you should talk with your doctor first to see if you need to take alpha-lipoic acid for Psoriasis or other diseases.