Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) could help you lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation A meta-analysis of multiple randomized controlled trials found that daily doses of ALA—ranging from 300 to 1200 milligrams—lowered total cholesterol by nearly 11 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol by 11 mg/dL, and triglycerides by an impressive 31 mg/dL Found in both supplements and certain foods, ALA has also been shown to reduce key inflammatory markers like TNF-α and CRP The data isn’t exhaustive, but it’s promising enough t