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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 27 5:51pm | Replies (6152)
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@catharbert

My name is Cathy and I am new to this group. I have been reading the posts that talk about ALA and wonder how you know what the dosage should be. Have you discussed taking this supplement with any doctor? I am kinda scared about taking something not prescribed specifically by a physician familiar with neuropathy. I used to take several supplements but none of them seemed to have any effect at all. I would be very glad to hear how some people got started with ALA and the amount of improvement they feel it provides. Thanks for everyone's contribution to this blog. It is very informative and comforting.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 10, 2020

Hi Cathy @catharbert, I take R-ALA 600 mg twice daily along with other related supplements for neuropathy. I think it's always best to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any kind of supplement. I ran mine by my doctor who sent them to a Mayo pharmacist and was told there shouldn't be a problem with me taking them. The pharmacist did say he thought the Omega 3/6 supplement I was taking was a little high but it should be OK.

Here are some links with ALA research you might find helpful.

Critical appraisal of the use of alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid) in the treatment of symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176171/
Linus Pauling Institute » Micronutrient Information Center - Lipoic Acid: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid
Linus Pauling Institute » Healthy Aging Program - Aging, Stress Response, and Mitochondrial Decay:
-- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/research/hap/aging-stress-response-and-mitochondrial-decay

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helennicola | @helennicola | Sep 10, 2020

Hi Cathy, my neuro did not prescribe ALA, I had started taking it 600 R-Ala 2x day after doing some research on my own. I have found if definitely helps with the pain and there are no side effects as far as I know and many benefits other than for neuropathy. My dr. did think it a good idea but you should check first with your dr. or pharmacist as John suggests. Helen

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