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Supplements - What helps nerve pain and/or neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 11, 2023 | Replies (161)Comment receiving replies
Just as an FYI, most over the counter Alpha Lipoic Acid contains both the synthetic (S- ALA) and the active (R-ALA). The R-form of alpha-lipoic acid is the active, natural form. The S-form occurs when alpha lipoic acid is synthetically manufactured, creating both the S-form and the active R-form. If the label doesn't specify R-ALA, then it more than likely is part S-ALA and not as effective for treatment.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
-- http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid
Different Forms of Lipoic Acid: What You Need to Know
-- https://geronova.com/consumers/different-forms-of-lipoic-acid/
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Hi John, my experience taking ALA has been very positive for almost 2 years: I take the combo R+S total 550 mg. 2Xday. The cost is less than $30 for 120 capsules compared to $103 for the ones in the article. That is a huge difference in cost without knowing if the more expensive actually works any better. Just my 2cents. I have seen less expensive R-ALA available on-line also. I also read about the un- stabilized ALA which just meant to store it away from heat.