ALA is a fatty acid present in the mitochondria. It is involved in energy metabolism and may decrease blood glucose
How much glucose, or blood sugar, is floating around in your blood. Fasting blood glucose is measured during a fasted state and Postprandial blood glucose after a meal. Both used as indicators of diabetes risk.
acutely. It is commonly taken with L-Carnitine supplements, as they are related in mechanisms. ALA provides a short but potent reduction of oxidation by increasing anti-oxidant enzymes.