Alpha Lipoic Acid benefit,
research studies, dosage, 50 mg or 100 mg, R Alpha Lipoic
Acid product for blood sugar help - Is a 600 mg product safe? Are there risks in
taking too much? What about heart palpitations or irregular rhythm?
Alpha lipoic acid ALA is a powerful, natural
antioxidant that may have benefit in the prevention or treatment of certain
medical conditions. In addition to being a powerful antioxidant, alpha lipoic
acid can benefit the body use glucose, hence the potential of alpha lipoic acid
in improving blood sugar control. Alpha lipoic acid is readily absorbed from the
diet or as a supplement. For many decades people associated the word antioxidant
with vitamins E and C. In recent years it has become apparent that there are
literally thousands of nutrients and herbs that have antioxidant activity. One
of the new stars is alpha lipoic acid. And it now appears that a form of alpha
lipoic acid, called R alpha lipoic acid, is actually the active form that
provides the benefit. If you're taking a conventional alpha lipoic acid
supplement, you're only getting half or less of the benefit. The reason for this
is that most alpha lipoic acid products on the market have both the S form and
the R form. The S form is chemically the mirror image of the R form of lipoic
acid and cannot be used by the body, hence it is useless. Thus, 50 mg of R alpha
lipoic acid is equivalent to 100 mg of regular synthetic ALA which includes both
forms. If you
have an interest in losing weight, perhaps even a few pounds a week, consider
doctor formulated herbal weight loss product called Diet Rx.
R Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA is of much more benefit than commonly sold synthetic alpha lipoic acid supplement which contains both the R and S forms of alpha lipoic acid. The S form is chemically the mirror image of the R form and is not useful to the body.
R Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA Supplement Facts
R ALA - 50 mg *
Alpha Lipoic
Acid supplement benefit for Diabetic Pain
The antioxidant alpha lipoic acid in supplement form may benefit diffuse nerve
pain or "polyneuropathy" in patients with diabetes. A recent pooled analysis
showed that daily intravenous treatment with alpha lipoic acid could reduce pain
and numbness in diabetic patients, but little work has been done to investigate
the use of oral alpha lipoic acid. Dr. Dan Ziegler from Heinrich Heine
University, Duesseldorf, Germany and colleagues compared three doses of oral
alpha lipoic acid to placebo in 166 patients with symptomatic diabetic
polyneuropathy. Mean total symptom scores and stabbing / lancinating and burning
pain subscores were significantly reduced after 5 weeks in all active treatment
arms compared with the placebo arm. Alpha lipoic acid treatment had no measurable
effect on numbness. Symptoms improved significantly as early as 1 week with the
highest alpha lipoic acid dose (1800 mg daily) and within 2 weeks with the other
doses (600 mg and 1200 mg daily), and there were no significant differences
among the three alpha lipoic acid groups for changes in mean total symptom score
at any time point. Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness were more common with alpha
lipoic acid treatment than with placebo treatment. Whether the observed
favorable short-term effect of alpha lipoic acid on nerve pain and deficits can
be translated into slowing the progression of diabetic polyneuropathy in the
long term is unknown. Diabetes Care November 2006.
Can this
supplement be taken together with the herb
gymnema sylvestre?
R Alpha Lipoic Acid benefit for Brain and Eyes
Alpha lipoic acid and liver
surgery
Dosage of Alpha Lipoic Acid
products
Alpha lipoic acid supplement benefit emails
R alpha lipoic acid side effects
We have not seen any studies in combination with gymnema
sylvestre herb, but we don't foresee any problems in low dosages.
Scientists are now starting to
focus their attention on the benefit of R alpja lipoic acid supplement. Two recent studies shed additional
light on the benefit of R alpha lipoic acid supplement. At the University of California
in Berkeley, researchers discovered that R alpha lipoic acid protects
cultured human retinal pigment cells when the cells are exposed to
oxidants. The researchers say, "The present study suggests that
the protective effect of R alpha lipoic acid involves multiple pathways
and that R alpha lipoic acid could be effective against age-associated
increase in oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in retinal
cells."
In a second study completed at Oregon State University
in Corvallis, Oregon, rats were supplemented with R alpha lipoic acid to
determine if any changes occurred in iron accumulation in the brain.
Accumulation of iron and copper has been proposed to contribute to
additional oxidative stress in aging and certain neurodegenerative
disorders. Results showed that brain iron levels in old R alpha lipoic
acid fed animals were lower when compared to controls and were similar to
levels seen in young rats.
Comment:
Most R alpha lipoic acid capsules come in a 50 mg dosage. For long term use,
one capsule 3 times a week provides adequate benefit. Some people may
prefer using a quarter, third or half a capsule since high doses
may cause shallow sleep, even if the alpha lipoic supplement supplement is taken in the morning.
Reduction of
ischemia reperfusion injury after liver resection and hepatic inflow
occlusion by alpha-lipoic acid in humans.
World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Nov 14;12(42):6812-7. Department of General
and Abdominal Surgery, University Hospital Mainz, Germany.
Twenty-four patients undergoing liver resection for various reasons either
received 600 mg alpha lipoic acid or NaCl 15 min before transection
performed under inflow occlusion of the liver. Serum levels of aspartate transferase and alanine transferase were reduced at all time
points in patients who received alpha lipoic acid in comparison to those
who received NaCL. This is the first report on the potential for LA
reducing ischemia/reperfusion injury of the liver in humans
who were undergoing liver surgery. Beside its simple and rapid
application, side effects did not occur. Alpha lipoic acid might therefore
represent a new strategy against hepatic resection under inflow occlusion
of the liver in humans.
We don't think a dosage of alpha lipoic acid
supplement greater
than 50 or 100 mg a day is necessary for most people.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
50 mg
Alpha Lipoic
Acid 100 mg
ALA 200 mg
Alpha Lipoic
Acid 300 mg
Alpha Lipoic
Acid 600 mg - We think heart rhythm problems could occur as a side effect of
using 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid.
ALA is a powerful fat- and water soluble
antioxidant. It directly recycles vitamin C and indirectly recycles vitamin E,
providing additional antioxidant protection. It is also an important component
in the energy production process in the cells.
I am writing with regard to the alpha
lipoic acid ALA story published in a
recent newsletter. Many people do not realize that alpha lipoic acid chelates heavy
metals. It also can cross the blood brain barrier. When alpha lipoic acid is taken in
large infrequent doses it can pick up metals and move them into the brain and
other sensitive tissues. The safe way to use alpha lipoic acid is to take small doses
every few hours. When alpha lipoic acid is used in this way the net effect is removal
of heavy metals from the body. Alpha lipoic acid should not be used at all by anyone
who still has mercury amalgam fillings in their teeth or recent mercury
exposure. The scientist who understands alpha lipoic acid use and has witnessed the
sucessful chelation of many people is Dr. Andrew Cutler.
The reason I know this is because I am very seriously mercury poisoned myself.
My doctor is consulting with Dr. Cutler for my treatment. I have been chelating
with low dose DMPS since last September. My symptoms have improved dramatically.
I am introducing ALA now and can only tolerate 5 mg per dose (every 3 h). I am
aware of many metal poisoned people who have used alpha lipoic acid, as
described in Andy Cutler's chelation protocol, to chelate and get better. I am
also aware of several people who have used alpha lipoic aicd ALA inappropriately and have suffered
severe consequences. Irregular heart rhythms have been reported by others.
Neurological symptoms are often reported.
A. Thank you for your email but much that has been said is
speculation at this point. We do agree to use low amounts of alpha lipoic acid
supplement and hence there is no need to do the impractical frequency of every 3 hours. A
low dosage of alpha lipoic acid supplement such as 10 to 20 mg in the morning is a good
start.
I'm currently taking 50 mg. every other day and I'm having side effects.
Jittery, dropping things, confusion and a general, unwell feeling. I'm not on
any other medications for diabetes. Should I continue with it or, do you
recommend a lower dose or, stop it completely.
You may be sensitive to these high dosages. If you doctor
approves, consider using a quarter or a third of a capsule with breakfast.
Pregnancy
Alpha-lipoic acid
inhibits tumor necrosis factor-induced remodeling and weakening of human fetal
membranes.
Biol Reprod. 2009 Apr;
Moore RM, Novak JB, Kumar D, Mansour JM, Mercer BM, Moore JJ. Department of
Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, USA.
Untimely rupture of the fetal membranes (FMs) is a major precipitant of preterm
birth. Although the mechanism of FM weakening leading to rupture is not
completely understood, proinflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis
factor (TNF) and interleukin 1 beta (IL1B), have been shown to weaken FMs
concomitant with the induction of reactive oxygen species, collagen remodeling,
and prostaglandin release. We hypothesized that alpha-lipoic acid, a dietary
antioxidant, may block the effect of inflammatory mediators and thereby inhibit
FM weakening. Full-thickness FM fragments were incubated with control media or
TNF, with or without alpha-lipoic acid pretreatment. Fetal membrane rupture
strength and the release of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) and prostaglandin
E(2) (PGE(2)) from the full-thickness FM fragments were determined. The two
constituent cell populations in amnion, the mechanically strongest FM component,
were similarly examined. Amnion epithelial and mesenchymal cells were treated
with TNF or IL1B, with or without alpha-lipoic acid pretreatment. MMP9 and
PGE(2) were analyzed by ELISA, Western blot, and zymography. TNF decreased FM
rupture strength 50% while increasing MMP9 and PGE(2) release. Lipoic acid
inhibited these TNF-induced effects. Lipoic acid pretreatment also inhibited TNF-
and IL1B-induced increases in MMP9 protein activity and release in amnion
epithelial cells, as well as PGE(2) increases in both amnion epithelial and
mesenchymal cells. In summary, lipoic acid pretreatment inhibited TNF-induced
weakening of FM and cytokine-induced MMP9 and PGE(2) in both intact FM and
amnion cells. We speculate that dietary supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid
might prove clinically useful in prevention of preterm premature rupture of
fetal membranes.
Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA Questions
Q. I wanted to know if alpha lipoic acid product is good for losing weight and
if so how much n what time period.
A. We are not aware of any research with alpha lipoic acid and
weight loss.
Q. I've had borderline high blood glucose levels for approx.
20 yrs. (100-126) Until the standards were recently lowered, nothing was said by
my Doctor. Now it seems to be a potential problem. I take 5 grams of vitamin C
per day and am 70 and reasonably fit. I'd like to know what dosage of R alpha
Lipoic Acid supplement you'd reccomend.
A. We cannot make any individual recommendations, but most people
do fine with 10 to 50 mg of r alpha lipoic acid supplement a few times a week.
Q. Is alpha lipoic acid ALA helpful in burning mouth syndrome?
A. Perhaps in some cases. See
burning mouth syndrome
for more info.
Q. The website www.juvenon.com contains interesting information about the combination of alpha lipoic acid and acetyl l carnitine. I began taking these two supplements a couple of years ago in the prescribed dosage and felt an energy boost 3 days later, and an increase in memory retention and retrieval. But thereafter I felt more sluggish, I think the alpha lipoic supplement dose was too high.
Q. I have a question regarding Alpha Lipoic Acid and mercury dental fillings. I
have not allowed any new mercury fillings to be placed in my mouth for over 20
years now. But I do have a few small ones left that I do not want to remove for
various reasons. As they need to be removed or repaired, they are of course,
repaired without mercury. I am telling you the age of the fillings because I
have read that the mercury/vapors have a life that diminishes over time.
Therefore, it is my understanding that my mercury fillings would not be as
problematic as new ones. In the past, I have read protocols for removing mercury
and other toxic metals from the body. They say that
Alpha Lipoic Acid
is very effective, but
that if mercury is present, it has the ability to remove it, but then redeposits
it in the brain. I am hoping that in my case, you would believe that I have
nothing to worry about, if I want to take a reasonable daily amount of
Alpha Lipoic Acid
in my daily regimen. I
believe I read those protocols on a website that was treating autism. I would
love to reap all of the many benefits of taking
Alpha
Lipoic Acid
without having to worry
needlessly about damaging my brain. Please give me your opinion on this subject.
A. We have not come across any studies regarding the role of
alpha
lipoic acid and
mercury fillings.
Q. Does CoQ10 lead to better
sex?
A. We don't think CoQ10 has much of an
influence, at least in the short run, in terms of improving sex life.
Q. What is a good starting dosage for Alpha Lipoic Acid?
A. Each person is different in their response or need, you may wish
to read the research on it and make a decision with your health care provider.
It never hurts to take less initially, even if it is a portion of a capsule.
One option is to take a third of a 50 mg R alpha lipoic acid capsule.
Q. I'm wondering if R Alpha Lipoic acid might help me with a
small problem. I take alpha lipoic acid to help raise my alertness level. I
notice that when I take it I also wake up a lot more easily the next morning. My
question is, it makes my urine smell really musty and if I take it every day I
think my skin or breath exudes that odor. I am taking 600mg at a time when I
take it. I no longer take it every day because of the smell, but I miss the
alertness factor and that's the
dosage that really helps alertness. Do you know what causes the smell? It is the
casting off of unneeded parts of the molecule, in which case the "R" form might
have the benefit without that side effect?
A. This is a good question. We don't know as of January 2008. The
600 mg dose of alpha lipoic acid is excessive.
Q. Please tell me the difference between Linolenic Acid,
Linoleic Acid, Alpha Lipoic Acid. I do take the first two. I have Hypothyroidism
and take Levoxyl 50mcg. I also have atrial Fibrillation and take Cardizen CD
120Mg. I have terrible insomnia and have to take a sleeping pill Ambien every
night for the last year 5mg just to get 4 hours of sleep per night. My Dr.
doesn't seem to be concerned, but I am because I'm always fatigued.
A. Linolenic acid and linoleic acid are not the same as alpha
lipoic acid. Alpha lipoic acid, in high dosages, can cause insomnia and heart
rhythm problems.
Q. i bought R alpha lipoic acid 50mg, can you pls. tell me the
dosage i'm a diabetic type 2 sometimes my blood sugar is 150 sometimes 130 im
taking Glucovance 500mg every morning, Lifezar 25mg multi vitamins, i would like
to know if im going to start the alpha lipoic acid medication will i stop my
Glucovance and what is the dosage for me. It states in the plastic bottle one
capsule every other day, Does this alpha lipoic acid will cause hypoglycemia?
A. Each person with diabetes is different in how the supplements
influence their blood sugar so it is not possible for us to give precise
answers. Your doctor may wish to read this page and give you advice on how to
best treat your specific concerns.
Q. I am interested in taking alpha lipoic acid. I am allergic
to sulfa and sulfur containing products. Does alpha lipoic acid contain any
sulfa / sulfur?
A. Alpha lipoic acid contains two sulfur groups. Sulfur is an
important mineral useful in the body, and that allergic reactions to sulfonamide
(sometimes called "sulfur") antibiotics do not increase the likelihood that a
person will also be allergic to sulfur powder or sulfite preservatives.
Q. I am currently taking a supplement r-Alpha Lipoic Acid
50mg. I would like to know if its ok for me take this supplement, my saliva
adrenal glands test shows I have adrenal fatigue and in past I had mild
hypothyroidism but its ok now. I heard Alpha Lipoic Acid can help with energy,
it might be useful me because I feel tired sometimes without no reason. I am bit
worried it can cause low blood sugar, I might already have low blood sugar
because I heard people with adrenal fatigue has blood sugar imbalance so i don't
want to cause more harm than good, do you think it will be ok for me take this
supplement, I am also taking amino acid, multivitamins, Iodine / potassium
iodide supplement and milk thistle.
A. It is not possible for us to say whether a person should or
should not take a supplement since there are so many factors involved. For long
term use, 50 mg of r alpha lipoic acid may be too high a dose for most people
and one can take a lower dosage or less frequently.
Q. I appreciate your advising consumers to not exceed 50 mg
daily of R alpha lipoic acid, but I'm puzzled as to why your formulation
contains no biotin. Well-documented research (that of Juvenon) finds biotin to
be an important, perhaps necessary, adjunct to the absorption of R alpha lipoic
acid. I would greatly appreciate knowing your reasoning.
A. We have not seen any human research where the addition of biotin
to a r alpha lipoic acid supplement showed benefits that r alpha lipoic acid was
not able to provide alone. Biotin is a cheap vitamin and those who wish to take
it can purchase a biotin bottle and take it as needed. Most r alpha lipoic acid
supplements have high dosages, more than people require, and there is no need to
improve absorption since most users are taking too high a dosage anyway. We
frequently hear of side effects such as insomnia and rapid heart beat from the
use of r alpha lipoic acid, even at low dosages.
I would like to ask about neuroprotective agents in
general. I use alpha Lipoic acid, with great results (I suffer from an undefined
peripheral neuropathy). To make a long story short, I would like to try
additional supplement to further improve my condition. What supplement show
neuroprotective effect? Can you recommend a reference book or a good review
article about this topic?
There are many supplements that have antioxidant potential and
could potentially be helpful in protecting nerve cells. Acetyl l carnitine is
another popular supplement but it may be best to have small amounts of a variety
of antioxidants rather than high dosages of just one or two.
I have ordered R-Lipoic Acid from Physicians Formulas
several times and would like to ask a question about it. I somewhere read: The
absorption of most commercial R ALA powder, capsules and tablets is less than
1%, due to extensive polymerization during manufacturing and in the stomach. R
ALA has poor solubility and absorption from the GI tract and polymerizes on
contact in low pH environments. Therefore, R ALA must first be stabilized as a
salt, or an aqueous solution of the salt.
Our review of the research on R ALA does not support these
viewpoints. We believe R ALA is very well absorbed based on the response from
users.
I have type 2 Diabetes and have seen that 600 to 1200 mg of
ALA would be very good for my health. In your article you only use 50 mg, What
would you think of my use of more than 50mg?
This is a decision you and your doctor need to make keeping
in my the adverse effects that are possible on high dosages.
I am 33 yrs old and have been diabetic type I since about the
age of 9. I am currently taking 900mg of benfothiamine to stop and prevent
neuropathy per day and I was curious if you could explain what is the main
differences between benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid? Is one better than the
other? Should a diabetic take both? Do you recommend one over the other?
Benfotiamine and ALA are different substances with different
functions. They both play a role in the management of diabetes and its
complications. Research with the combination has not been done and it is
difficult to say which is better. Most likely a combination would be more
effective but one needs to use lower dosages when combining supplements.
Regarding alpha lipoic acid and low dose naltrexone. I
have been reading about success having been made with ms, lupus, regenerating
new liver cells, and other autoimmune diseases. I was wondering if you had any
information about this? I read the interview between Julia Schopick, and Dr.
Burton Berkson, M.D.,PHd, about his success in his clinic in New Mexico.
We are not familiar with their viewpoints.
I’ve been reading about the research and benefits of R Alpha
Lipoic Acid for a while and some of the articles I’ve read refer to the R-ALA
being administered in an IV form. I’ve been having some IV ALA, but it’s the R-S
form, which I don’t believe to be as effective as the R form. Consequently I’m
trying to find producers / manufacturers of the IV form of R-ALA. I know it’s
available as the research I’ve done refers to it’s use in these studies. I live
in Australia, and to date haven’t been able to find anyone locally who knows of
a manufacturer of the IV form. Can u put me in contact with anyone who
manufactures the IV form of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid?
We are not familiar with the IV form of this supplement.
I'm 55 years old, have celiac disease, arthritis, mold
allergies, seasonal and multiple food allergies. I've have needed antihistamines
round the clock for several years to keep painful allergy symptoms (headaches,
body aches & joint pain) under control. I had also had hip bursitis for over a
year and have recently been experiencing symptoms of sciatica.
I heard about a doctor who is using low dose naltrexone & ALA to treat
autoimmune disease, so I decided to try it the ALA which was readily available.
I bought some inexpensive 200mg ALA and took one the first day, one the second
day and noticed no changes in the way I felt (not that I really knew what to
expect). On the third day I took one 200 mg capsule at each meal for a total of
600mg. The next day, I had lots of energy, no allergy symptoms, no body pain, so
I didn't take any antihistamines (or OTC pain medication). I continued to take
600mg of ALA for the two weeks and enjoyed being completely free of allergy
symptoms AND pain w/o using antihistamines or pain meds. (This is the first time
I've been comfortable without antihistamines for over three years.) First
noticed side effect: If I took more than one 200mg ALA at a meal, I'd have
urinary urge incontinence, but not if I spread the dose throughout the day. Next
noticed side effect: After about 2 weeks I began to experience insomnia and feel
over stimulated. My neck and upper back muscles were in spasms almost round the
clock. I cut back my ALA dose to 400 mg per day and the back spasms & insomnia
continued. I cut back my ALA dose to 200 mg per day, and the spasms & insomnia
continued. I finally stopped taking the ALA for two days. The spasms & insomnia
stopped and my allergy symptoms have not returned. A little bursitis discomfort
has returned, but no other pain. I'm in the process now of adjusting my dose so
that I can hopefully continue to have relief of allergy symptoms & pains. Thanks
for the website with helpful guidelines & suggestions for dosages.
Just found your page on alpha lipoic acid and wanted to share
my experience. I took a Whole Foods Market multivitamin with 75 mg of ALA for
about 8-10 weeks. Gradually, I began to experience pain in my knees which became
so severe that I experienced trouble walking. My Dr sent me to the Orthopedic /
Sports Medicine practice. They Xrayed and said I had bad cartilige damage and
gave me a brace. I started thinking. I have NEVER had knee problems or any other
arthritic difficulties. What was I doing differently? Prior multivits didn't
have ALa. When I stopped taking multivit with ALA, the pain gradually
disappeared and hasn't returned for over 6 years now EXCEPT when I used a face
cream with ALa for more than 3-4 day consecutively. By then I had a good idea
what the problem is. Previously I had had high hair and blood mercury levels and
discovered ALA has very strong "chelating" action (which can men releasing bound
mercury but not always successfully binding and removing it). My guess is that
the "chelating" affect had something to do with my response.
It is not clear to us why this side effect would occur but we
are not ready to blame a chelating effect at this time.
I have recently come across a supplement MaxGXL that I hope
you could provide a bit more insight into. It proposes to be able to increase
Glutathione. I have taken it now for over 2 months, the main things I have
noticed are maintained energy levels and more awareness throughout my day. I
have not changed my diet since taking them, I eat regularly three times a day
and wonder of this product really makes the difference it says it does. The
ingredients of the product are: Calcium Ascorbate - A mineral salt of Vitamin C.
Calcium Ascorbate is 80% Vitamin C and 20% calcium. Ascorbates are less acidic
than other types of vitamin C and provide better absorption than ascorbic acid
alone. It protects the body from toxins and acts as an immune builder and as an
antioxidant. It is essential for growth and repair of tissues. It helps your
body to cope with physical and mental stress. L-Glutamine- The most abundant of
all of the amino acids found in the muscles of the body. It has the ability to
penetrate the so-called blood-brain barrier and is readily transformed into
Glutamic Acid, which is essential for cerebral function. In other words, this
amino acid is used as brain fuel. L-glutamine is an essential dietary component
which nourishes cells in the gastro-intestinal lining, liver and immune system.
It also preserves liver glutathione after hepatic injury. Milk Thistle -
Contains some of the most potent liver protecting substances known. One of the
active phytochemicals called Sylimarin prevents free radical damage in the liver
and kidneys. It also stimulates new liver cells and is an excellent immune
system builder. N acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is the best dietary source of
glutathione. It is a main precursor for the manufacture of glutathione (GSH).
N-acetyl d-glucosamine - N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG) is a key precursor in the
biosynthesis of mucosal glycoproteins. It protects the underlying tissues from
enzymes, acids and bacteria while providing a surface to absorb nutrients. Alpha
Lipoic Acid (ALA) increases the body's ability to use cysteine to manufacture
glutathione. It also enables the key enzyme required for glutathione synthesis
to work at optimal conditions, and induces an increase in intracellular GSH.
Quercitin plays a critical role in regenerating glutathione and helps to
eliminate toxic compounds found in the liver. Cordyceps functions as an
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been shown to increase
liver energy and glutathione synthesis. In MaxGXL, however, its primary function
is to reduce inflammation and free radicals by decreasing the thermostat for
inflammation called nuclear factor kappa beta.
There are countless natural ingredients and herbs that have
health promoting potential.
For persons who choose to eliminate consumption of
nightshades such as potatoes, is there an Alpha Lipoic acid product that is not
derived from potatotes?
As far as we know, this product is not made from potatoes but
is chemically synthesized.
I am writing on behalf of my husband, who is a peritoneal
dialysis patient, he is 67 years old and recently went to an apothecary who
recommended Lipoic Acid 300 mg twice a day for neuropathy. He also, had a sore
throat and our family practitioner prescribed Pen Vee 600 mg twice a day. After
about four days on the Lipoic Acid and the Pen Vee he became very confused and
was hallucinating. He had to be hospitalized. They, of course, blamed the
confusion on the Lipoic Acid. What are your thoughts on this. He was also
recommended and started Zinc 10 mg lozenges- one lozenge three times a day
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate 50 mg - one capsule twice a day until tongue is smooth
Iodine 12.5 mg one capsule once a day. He is on Thyroid medication, Potassium,
Allopurinol, Cipralex, Losec, Magnesium, multivitamin, Fish Oil. He has never
felt very good since he started dialysis and we were hoping he would be able to
feel a little better, as conventional medicine, only helps to a certain point.
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