Decrease in vitamin C concentration in human lenses during cataract progression
LIKELY EFFECTIVE Athletic/Physical performance Energy uses / Mitochondrial support Weight/fat loss Diabetes glucose and insulin sensitivity Diabetic neuropathy Cholesterol/lipid Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Cardiovascular support Hematologic oncologic/ Chemotherapy support Ophthalmic support Reproductive/fertility support Womens health PCOS Dermatologic support BENEFIT UNCLEAR/LIMITED EVIDENCE Diabetic nephropathy Diabetic retinopathy Immunity support/ antimicrobial properties Autoimmune conditions Neurologic support Musculoskeletal Burning Mouth Syndrome Neurovascular Migraine OTHER USES Endocrine ( insulin sensitivity ) Anti-aging ( antioxidant ), Neurotransmitter Support ( mental clarity, brain fog ) Immune Support ( liver detoxification, replenishes glutathione levels ), Energy ( mitochondria function), Metabolism ( weight loss ) Chelates mercury, arsenic and cadmium, Hepatitis Hepatitis C, HIV, Myopathy, Radiation damage, Vitiligo, Taste disorders, Prevention and treatment of mushroom poisoning ( amanita phalloides ), Burning mouth syndrome Possible Benefits Endocrine support : ALA mimics insulin, which both improves glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity
2 While it may alleviate some symptoms linked to hormonal decline, "anti-aging" is not a medically recognized indication, and large-scale research robustly supporting such effects in healthy aging adults requires more studies
Treatments may last until your vitamin B12 levels have improve or you may need treatmentfor the rest of your life
