is alpha lipoic acid just an antioxidant or does it really improve one's sense of well being? any experience with the said supplement?

thanks!

I take Atkins Essential Oils which do contain ALA's. I really notice a difference if I don't take them. I was initially wondering why and happened to find bipolar.com after my friend was diagnosed. They note that ELA's and ALA's are a natural mood stabilizer. It might be in my head but I notice it more than my St John's Wort.

Started alpha lipo and then added B12 pretty soon thereafter and a powerful liver detox at the same time. I DEFINITELY feel better and it shows in my productivity. Just can't tell which element it is.

(another effect is that I'm eating less which allows me to lose faster and being thinner elevates my mood too.)