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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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Yes, of course, I went to the doctors and specialists. I was surprised Mayo Clinic would suggest trying ALA and even more suprised that is actually worked. This is a quote from the Mayo website under alternative treatments: "Alpha-lipoic acid. This has been used as a treatment for peripheral neuropathy in Europe for years. Discuss using alpha-lipoic acid with your doctor because it can affect blood sugar levels. Other side effects can include stomach upset and skin rash." I personally never had any side effects at all, and it has been nothing but helpful for several years now. I noticed a difference after a few days and it just got better with time.
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I’ll do research, but I’m wondering if you know off the top of your head how ALA might affect blood sugar levels? I’m assuming that the warning is more for those having issues with high blood sugar; but I have low blood sugar and have to watch as well. Thanks for anything you might know offhand!
What ALA brand and dosage do you use?
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There is a lot of research information available out there that supporta R-ALA for nerve health along with Omega 3, 6, 9 and other supplements. Google Scholar is a good place to learn - https://scholar.google.com/. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy also has a list of supplements as a starting place - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Supplements-Not-highlighted.pdf