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Elective Amputation Re peripheral neuropathy

DCUKMod said:
I’m sure @Bluetit1802 will be along later with her supplier. She is just a satisfied customer, with no affiliation.
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I just thought I’d add that I’ve been taking the 600mg ALA supplements for about a week now and I have noticed that it affects my blood sugars in that it seems to lower them ...
I thought that I was imagining the connection but I’ve just been looking it up this morning and it seems that this is a known effect. Do you know if anyone else on the forum has noticed the same thing?
I’ve been on Amazon.it and have seen the R-ALA, so looking forward to hearing which is the best one to buy.
Thanks again for your help!
 
gemma_T1 said:
I just thought I’d add that I’ve been taking the 600mg ALA supplements for about a week now and I have noticed that it affects my blood sugars in that it seems to lower them ...
I thought that I was imagining the connection but I’ve just been looking it up this morning and it seems that this is a known effect. Do you know if anyone else on the forum has noticed the same thing?
I’ve been on Amazon.it and have seen the R-ALA, so looking forward to hearing which is the best one to buy.
Thanks again for your help!
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No worries. I'm glad things are a little more positive for you Gemma.
 
gemma_T1 said:
I just thought I’d add that I’ve been taking the 600mg ALA supplements for about a week now and I have noticed that it affects my blood sugars in that it seems to lower them ...
I thought that I was imagining the connection but I’ve just been looking it up this morning and it seems that this is a known effect. Do you know if anyone else on the forum has noticed the same thing?
I’ve been on Amazon.it and have seen the R-ALA, so looking forward to hearing which is the best one to buy.
Thanks again for your help!
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Sorry to be late replying.

I buy my R-ALA from here https://www.healthmonthly.co.uk/swa... Double Strength R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid

They work for me, although my neuropathy is not diabetes related and is only in my feet, and quite mild. I find I only need one of these capsules a day. It does carry a warning in the leaflet that it can lower blood sugars.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Sorry to be late replying.

I buy my R-ALA from here https://www.healthmonthly.co.uk/swa... Double Strength R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid

They work for me, although my neuropathy is not diabetes related and is only in my feet, and quite mild. I find I only need one of these capsules a day. It does carry a warning in the leaflet that it can lower blood sugars.
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Thank you so much for the link. I’ve read they ship to Europe too, so I’ll give them a try.
Thanks again and have a great day!!!
 
ringi said:
I assume your vit B levels have been checked, if not it is a simple blood test that a GP can order.
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I’ll find out. Thanks!
Btw what Vit B levels should I be aiming for and which B vitamins? Folate?
 
gemma_T1 said:
I’ll find out. Thanks!
Btw what Vit B levels should I be aiming for and which B vitamins? Folate?
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Your GP will sort that out if you are low, unless you eat little red meat you are unlikely to benfit from standard "over the counter" supplements.
 
Suffer from Neuropathy myself. Not sure if it is a reduction in my BS levels or the Circulation Booster I bought, but have found much less pain since using machine. Will try the R-ALA as well as feet are linked to so many other parts of the body. Good luck Sutch24 feel for you!
 
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