Great supplement to take with many health benefits. Was recommended by my holistic doctor. BENEFITS OF LIPOIC ACID: Based on evidence from animal and human studies, lipoic acid offers the following essential health benefits: Reduces oxidative stress in the body via powerful antioxidant activity Improves several components of the metabolic syndromeâ€"a combination of risk factors that increases one's risk for diabetes Reduces blood pressure Reduces insulin resistance Improves the lipid profile Reduces weight Increases insulin sensitivity Improves diabetic neuropathy Protects against Cataract formation Improves visual function in glaucoma Helps prevents retinal cell death when combined with vitamin E in retinitis pigmentosa Reduces brain damage after a stroke Prevents bone loss, possibly through an anti-inflammatory effect Removes toxic metals from the body Reduces frequency and intensity of migraines Improves skin textur