Compare Supplements

Side-by-side comparison of 2 supplements

Acb4.0

Acarbose

Moderate safety

Ala7.0

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Moderate safety

Evidence

Mostly mechanism / observational

Evidence Score4/10

Studies: 27

Meta-analyses: 0

Likely helps

Evidence Score7/10

Studies: 87

Meta-analyses: 21

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Off-label use mirrors diabetes dosing: taken with the first bite of carbohydrate-containing meals, titrated from a low dose (e.g. 25 mg) up to 50–100 mg per meal as GI tolerance allows. A prescription drug, not an approved longevity regimen.

Best Time:

With meals · with food

Take with food

Form:

Oral tablet with meals

Dosage:

600mg

Best Time:

Between meals

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) — the natural form

What you'll notice

⏳ Lifespan extension (animal)positive

Unknown in humans

❤️ Cardiovascular risk reductionpositive

Years

📊 Postprandial glucose smoothingpositive

Per meal

📊 Blood Sugar Controlpositive

4-12 weeks

🔌 Nerve Healthpositive

4-8 weeks

✨ Antioxidant Boostpositive

2-4 weeks

Safety

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Inflammatory bowel disease / intestinal obstruction
Cirrhosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis

Drug Interactions:

Insulin / sulfonylureas
Digestive enzymes / intestinal adsorbents

Side Effects:

Flatulence / bloatingDiarrhea / abdominal discomfortElevated liver enzymes

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Thiamine (B1) deficiency
Excessive alcohol use
Uncontrolled Diabetes - use with caution

Drug Interactions:

Diabetes medications
Chemotherapy

Side Effects:

NauseaSkin rashHypoglycemia

Works well with

No synergies listed

Acetyl-L-Carnitine

enhances

B-Complex

complementary

Benfotiamine

complementary

How they work together

Like what you see? Add these to your stack.

See how they work together through biological pathways.

Build Your Stack

Want to compare more supplements?

Loading comparison...