Hi @eirrol, While you wait for a response from @amyj2022, @deluga and others, I thought I would share a few references on Alpha Lipoic Acid that might be helpful:
-- (R)-Lipoic Acid: Unique ‘Mitochondrial Antioxidant’ Fights Premature Aging:
https://nutritionreview.org/2019/07/r-lipoic-acid-unique-mitochondrial-antioxidant-fights-premature-aging/
-- Research seeks to identify the mode of action of two age-essential micronutrients,
lipoic acid (LA) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR):
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/research/hap/aging-stress-response-and-mitochondrial-decay
-- Lipoic Acid: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid

As with taking any supplements, especially if you have a medical condition and are taking other medications, you should discuss them with your doctor before taking them.