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Hello @smithti4, Welcome to Connect. Alpha lipoic acid is one of the supplements I take for my neuropathy but I don't have pain. I posted my story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/ I posted this earlier in this discussion but it may be worth repeating here:
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/
Before I started the protocol, I had tried several brands but this was the one I was using from Premium Supplements R-Alpha Lipoic Acid 300MG of Pure R-LIPOIC Acid -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0QS5C7. I'm sure there are others as good but I would make sure it's 100% R-ALA
You might also want to look through the list of vitamins and supplements in the link in the previous post above yours.
Have you been diagnosed with neuropathy?