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Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5 2:14pm | Replies (131)
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@johnbishop

Hi @bettyg81pain, You will notice that we merged your post into an existing discussion on the same topic here:
--- Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alpha-lipoic-acid-2/.

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is the form found naturally in the body and S-Alpha Lipoic Acid is a synthetic byproduct created during the production of Alpha Lipoic Acid. Here's a little more details with a better explanation of why you want R-ALA vs S-ALA.
"Following the ingestion of R,S-lipoic acid, peak plasma concentrations of R-lipoic acid were found to be 40%-50% higher than S-lipoic acid, suggesting better absorption of R-lipoic acid." --- Lipoic Acid: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Oct 15, 2023

Thank you for your information!! Looking at my 2 different containers of
Lipoic Acid-from what you have replied, the NAR-Alpha 600 mg Lipoic Acid is
the one to be taking vs the Pure Alpha Lipoic Acid since the first one
specifies that theirs contain no S-Alpha Lipoic Acid and the Pure does not
specify that at all. Directions say take 2 if tolerated-think I will start
with one since I am taking a lot of different things now. Again, thank you
so much for the information!!.

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