Hi @lisette43, Welcome to Connect. I do add Turmeric and Ubiquinol along with the Protocol 525 to hopefully help with my PMR and other conditions I have. I also started adding some Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides daily to my first cup of coffee to help with my thin skin and nails. The only warning I'm aware of is the ramp up version of the 525 for new users for the R-ALA because if you've never taken it before starting at 1200 mg daily can cause some people discomfort. I also would print out a list of the ingredients and discuss them with your doctor to make sure there aren't any problems with any medications you are currently taking. You might also want to read through the FAQs on the product website here - https://theprotocol525.com/faq/ where you can copy a list of the ingredients to share with your doctor.

Since I was already taking close to the R-ALA amount in the protocol before I started the new 525 I didn't need to do the ramp up. I think the discomfort that some folks had was with stomach issues. I would be interested in hearing how it goes for you after you start on the protocol. The group has been holding Zoom and Facebook live meetings once in awhile that you might find helpful. They normally have an announcement in their Facebook group feed of when they are having a Zoom meeting. Here is a post by another member on the protocol that you may find helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611196/.

If you have any other questions about the protocol 525 I would be happy to share my experience and what I know about it.