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Does any neurologist prescribe Alpha Lipoic Acid?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Sep 25, 2024

R-ALA features very heavily on this forum as a potential remedy for peripheral neuropathy. Does any Neurologist actually prescribe it.

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cleveland26 | @cleveland26 | 5 days ago
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@itsmeagain @ Cleveland26 all Vitamins, Herbs, and anything that is not FDA regulated is a gamble...." + (show)
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@itsmeagain @ Cleveland26 all Vitamins, Herbs, and anything that is not FDA regulated is a gamble.

There is nothing to back up the claims of anything, like a multivitamin, or mineral supplement, or herbal supplements. The manufacturer can put whatever in the pill or capsule and make a claim about it being a wonder pill.
Many years ago I worked for a Vitamin Supplement Manufacturer. I was in charge of buying all the ingredients, the empty capsules, glass bottles, caps, and the little pieces of “cotton”, really rayon, on the top.
I bought powdered vitamins from the least expensive supplier. I knew what was in our capsules and pills, but the customer didn’t.

Don’t fall for the, “Doctor (whoever) recommends this product and it’s helped 1000s of their patients…”
.Many times the doctor owns all or part of the company that is making the product.

You just don’t know, but if you stick to a well known brand you will probably do well.

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@SusanEllen66 Thank you for that message! You bring an insider's experience which is much appreciated.

I try to research as much as I can about the companies whose products I buy. If the company claims certain certifications, I try to ensure as best I can that they are legitimate. For example, HMS Nutrition claims its R Alpha Lipoic Acid is from a National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified facility. And that the quality is assured by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). There are other websites with good information about sketchy companies and products.

I know it is essential that consumers, of supplements especially, take seriously the classic admonition, Let The Buyer Beware!

According to the Wikipedia entry about R ALA, ninety per cent of world supply is manufactured in China. HMS Nutrition packages it in the U.S.

A final aside, the GLP-1 which I take for diabetes is from Eli Lily and Company. It is still on patent, not a generic. The cartridge states that the drug is manufactured in China - but put into the cartridge in the U.S.

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itsmeagain | @itsmeagain | 5 days ago
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@itsmeagain @ Cleveland26 all Vitamins, Herbs, and anything that is not FDA regulated is a gamble...." + (show)
Profile picture for SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael @SusanEllen66

@itsmeagain @ Cleveland26 all Vitamins, Herbs, and anything that is not FDA regulated is a gamble.

There is nothing to back up the claims of anything, like a multivitamin, or mineral supplement, or herbal supplements. The manufacturer can put whatever in the pill or capsule and make a claim about it being a wonder pill.
Many years ago I worked for a Vitamin Supplement Manufacturer. I was in charge of buying all the ingredients, the empty capsules, glass bottles, caps, and the little pieces of “cotton”, really rayon, on the top.
I bought powdered vitamins from the least expensive supplier. I knew what was in our capsules and pills, but the customer didn’t.

Don’t fall for the, “Doctor (whoever) recommends this product and it’s helped 1000s of their patients…”
.Many times the doctor owns all or part of the company that is making the product.

You just don’t know, but if you stick to a well known brand you will probably do well.

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@SusanEllen66

@itsmeagain
That’s right.

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gypsyblue | @gypsyblue | 5 days ago
In reply to @trishdub "@isamuel R-ALA has definitely decreased the burning in my feet. I take 600 mg in the..." + (show)
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@isamuel
R-ALA has definitely decreased the burning in my feet. I take 600 mg in the morning.

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@trishdub I take 300 mg 3x day. I think it helps. Definitely doesn’t hurt!

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gypsyblue | @gypsyblue | 5 days ago
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@SusanEllen66

@itsmeagain
That’s right.

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@itsmeagain agreed! My doc recommended it years ago. I do my best to find high quality products. Do your homework and research for sure! Stay away from bulk buying stores. Unfortunately, this is likely one of the you get what you pay for items. Just like high quality omegas and fish oils. The farm raised cheap products can do more harm than good.

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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | 5 days ago

Hi all, I just had an aha moment.

Kosher vitamins.
Kosher products are made under strict rules.

There are Kosher supplements and herbs sold on Amazon, and other places.

What do you think?

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barbaccb | @barbaccb | 4 days ago
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how is it helping? I don't have pain anymore, just numbness and sensitivity.

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@kathyv66 I had tingling on side of neck and down to upper part of upper chest off and on. The natural form 600 mg a day did the trick. No pain, just tingling , nerve related. I use AOR with sodium and biotin, since R Lipoic acid can drain the biotin. At first I used 600 mg a day, now I have cut it down to 150mg - 300 mg. It’s a wonderful antioxidant.

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barbaccb | @barbaccb | 4 days ago

I attached a photo of brand I buy.
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dorob | @dorob | 3 days ago

Use caution if you have acid reflux disease… it is an acid. My physiatrist prescribed it for my PN. Said it worked wonders for his situation. I gradually increased by dose each month as prescribed but when I got to the 1800mg ‘effective’ dose, I had reflux and that burning sensation like I have never had it before..ever. It was not for me.

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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | 2 days ago
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@artemis1886 I'm sorry to hear that! Was the allergic reaction after the first dose, or after several?
Many years ago I worked in a hospital and remember a woman in ICU who had an extreme reaction to a penicillin shot. Fortunately, she was still in the doctor's office when the reaction occurred. Her face was so discolored and swollen it appeared as second and third degree burns.

Did your kidneys fully recover?

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@cleveland26 Not fully it damaged them. It seems my drug allergies were are getting worse.

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