I started taking Alpha Lipoic Acid 900mg with my night time dose and my hunger levels returned to normal the next day

Quick history — and the usual “I am not a doctor” disclaimer. I am on Mirt for anxiety and depression. I had a terrible time on SSRIs so my Dr titrated me slowly.

Sedative effects wore off within a week but within days of going up to 15mg I got the worst hunger pangs ever.

I have never had a sweet tooth and eat healthfully to help my mental health. No refined carbs or sugar and minimal oil.

I exercise a lot and was toned and pretty lean.

Within days I had a bloated belly and just wanted sugary food. I upped the exercise and was burning 3k+ calories a day. One day I did 32k steps, HIIT and weights and still gained even though my Garmin said 3.8k calories burned.

I ended up gaining 16lb in 3 weeks. My stomach looked swollen.

I read about taking Chromium. I took that and didn't notice a difference but I didn't give it long enough in hindsight.

I read about the mouse study with Lipoic Acid and ordered some.

I don't know if it is placebo or not or it coincided with my body adjusting (5 weeks on Mitt at the time) but I feel fairly normal hunger now and the weight is beginning to drop.

My GP didn't really comment on it but he also didn't tell me to stop taking it.

Has anyone else tried it?

Always check with your doc first. :)

IMPORTANT EDIT: Please see warning below. This may be a bad idea.