Ranking Alpha Lipoic Acid and Gamma Linolenic Acid in Terms of Efficacy and Safety in the Management of Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Current medications for diabetic neuropathy (DN) recommended by the American Diabetes Association and American Academy of Neurology do not address the pathologic process of denervation among DN patients, because ancillary treatments, such as reactive oxygen scavengers, may be needed. The purpose of this work was to summarize the available evidence about the efficacy and safety of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and gamma linolenic acid (GLA) in the management of DN. Using the search terms [(alpha lipoic acid or ALA or thioctic acid or thioctacid) or (gamma linolenic acid or GLA)] AND [(diabetes or diabetes mellitus) AND (polyneuropathy or neuropathy or sensorimotor polyneuropathy or radiculopathy)], 11 studies were included in this review and combined meta-analysis. Eight of the 11 articles (73%) reported significant benefit of ALA vs placebo. In the meta-analysis, the Total Symptom Score (TSS) for ALA 600 mg/day (ALA600) was 1.05 points lower (standard mean difference [SMD] -1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] -2.07 to -0.04, p=0.04, I ALA and GLA appear to be safe and efficacious biofactors for improvement of DN symptoms.

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