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Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Oxidative stress mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is believed to be the cause of diabetic kidney damage (nephropathy). ROS can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA is an antioxidant which has been shown to aid in prevention of diabetic nephropathy. This study was done to demonstrate the ability of ALA to protect […]

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Conditions: Diabetic nephropathy, Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney disease, Oxidative stress, Renal (kidney) disease

Supplements: Alpha lipoic acid

Miscellaneous: Albumin, DNA, Lipids, Mitochondria, Proteins, Reactive oxygen species

Fatty Acids from Dietary Sources.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates are the major three components of animal and plant tissues. Lipids include a variety of sources of energy for the human body, including fats and triglycerides. Fatty acids, a major component of lipids, provide up to 30% of human energy and are an important component of cell membranes. Fats are stored […]

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