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advice please. t2 neuropathy pain

Discussion in 'Diabetes Medication and Drugs' started by ally1, Jun 12, 2017.

  1. ickihun

    ickihun Type 2 · Expert

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    That's not bad. So for 8 pound you are getting 60x 300mg.
    I'd stick with those.
    I was paying £17 for 60 100mg. 125mg in total but 80% r-ala and 20% s-ala.
    I will be buying cheaper next time.
     
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    ally1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I have just looked at the price was in fact 8.74 for the 60 600mg from amazon
     
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    ally1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    The ones I bought are 600mg
     
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  4. ickihun

    ickihun Type 2 · Expert

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    I know. 300mg s-ala and 300mg of r-ala.
    Its the the r-ala that helps with neuropathy. S type does nothing hun. Disregard that part of the supplement.
    Books by doctors recommend R type up to 600mg per day (in severe cases).
     
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    Bluetit1802 Type 2 · Master

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    I'm in the UK. The supplier is UK based but the product comes from the US.
     
  6. Kristin251

    Kristin251 LADA · Well-Known Member

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    I thought so. Someone on another thread I think said Swanson didn't ship to the U.K. But I thought they did.
    I have found all supplements from Swanson very effective and reasonably priced.
     
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  7. Juicetin

    Juicetin Prediabetes · Well-Known Member

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    ALA is miles cheaper to buy in the US. I recently bought some R-ALA from iherb.com, it was really cheap but I got hit with a £16 customs charge when it arrived in the UK. Ouch.
    I have bought some of the German stuff which has been mentioned on here, I didn't like it.
    I have found there is a big difference in quality of ALA products, I have settled on Doctor's Best now, I think.
    I have recently changed to yet another different brand of R-ALA and my neuropathy has suddenly become a lot worse, so I'm going to have to shell out for some more DB.
    I have definitely found the R-ALA variety to be more effective than the racemic version, particularly the "stabilised" variety which seemed to help my neuropathy the most.
     
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