Effect of alpha-lipoic acid on salivary secretion in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Radiation-induced hyposalivation is a common and debilitating side effect of head and neck radiotherapy, significantly impairing patients’ quality of life. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a potent antioxidant, is hypothesized to enhance salivary secretion and promote the regeneration of...

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Hauptverfasser:	Fahimeh Anbari, Seyedeh Masoumeh Heydari, Sedigheh Bakhtiari, Sepehr Younesi Pour Masouleh, Samira Azghandi, Hoora Bakhtiyari
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	BMC 2026-01-01
Schriftenreihe:	BMC Cancer
Schlagworte:	Alpha-Lipoic acid Hyposalivation Xerostomia Unstimulated saliva Head and neck radiotherapy
Online-Zugang:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-026-15571-9
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