topicAlpha-Lipoic Acid Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimPerformance in the back squat was significantly reduced in the placebo-group, but not in the ALA-group.
evidence level4
citationIsenmann E (2020)
sourceThe effects of alpha lipoic acid on muscle strength recovery after a single and a short-term chronic supplementation - a study in healthy well-trained individuals after intensive resistance and endurance training.
topicAlpha-Lipoic Acid Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimConclusions Our data indicate possible effects of ALA supplementation, during intensive training periods result in a reduction of muscle damage, inflammation and an increase of recovery.
evidence level4
citationIsenmann E (2020)
sourceThe effects of alpha lipoic acid on muscle strength recovery after a single and a short-term chronic supplementation - a study in healthy well-trained individuals after intensive resistance and endurance training.
topicAlpha-Lipoic Acid Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory activity and was tested as a drug for the treatment of various diseases.
evidence level4
citationIsenmann E (2020)
sourceThe effects of alpha lipoic acid on muscle strength recovery after a single and a short-term chronic supplementation - a study in healthy well-trained individuals after intensive resistance and endurance training.
topicAlpha-Lipoic Acid Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimALA is also frequently used as a nutrition supplement, in healthy individuals or in competitive athletes.
evidence level4
citationIsenmann E (2020)
sourceThe effects of alpha lipoic acid on muscle strength recovery after a single and a short-term chronic supplementation - a study in healthy well-trained individuals after intensive resistance and endurance training.