Alpha lipoic acid

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Lizzie7

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hi all,

Does anyone take the supplement alpha lipoic acid? If so, how much do you take and has it helped?

cheers,

xx
 
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hanadr

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I tried it a while back, but it didn't seem to make any difference so I gradually stopped
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mikey

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Hi Lizzie,
I take 200mg of A.L.A. three times a day.
It does not have a dramatic effect on my blood glucose, I would expect about half a point reduction.
I take it for it's anti-oxidant properties rather than the "Glucose Transport" that it is often marketed as.
I believe it has been used in Germany for many years to treat nerve damage brought on by diabetes.
I'm sure someone on here will have more information about that.
I have also heard that it has been used to treat liver disorders.
If you google it there are some extrodinary claims made for it.
Regards,
Mike.
 
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