Supplements and chronic pain: What does the research say? Some studies suggest possible benefits for: Acetyl L Carnitine (energy for cells; studied in diabetic nerve pain) Alpha Lipoic Acid (antioxidant; may ease nerve pain, Acetyl l carnitine increases nerve regeneration and target organ reinnervation a morphological study ScienceDirect Effects of Long term Acetyl L carnitine Administration in Rats: I. Increased Dopamine Output in Mesocorticolimbic Areas and Protection toward Acute Stress Exposure Neuropsychopharmacology L Carnitine and Erectile Dysfunction: What the Evidence Shows for Everyday Use Acetyl L carnitine (ALCAR) to enhance nerve regeneration in carpal tunnel syndrome: study protocol for a randomized, placebo con