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Vitamin B complexes.

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jun 25 9:45am

I take a vit B complex capsule everyday for my PN. Lately I learned that some of the vitamins are not in their most bioavailable form, for example B1 thiamine should be Benfotiamine and B12 must be methylcobalim. Has any one sussed this problem out.

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bigjohnscho | @bigjohnscho | 3 days ago
In reply to @johnbishop "I take 1200 mg daily (600 mg morning and evening). One of the side effects some..." + (show)
@johnbishop

I take 1200 mg daily (600 mg morning and evening). One of the side effects some people have with higher dosages is nausea so it might help to start with a lower amount if you have nausea when you try it. Here's some information on the topic:

"How much alpha-lipoic acid should you take?
Because alpha-lipoic acid is an unproven treatment, there is no established dose. However, studies have used between 600-1,800 milligrams daily for diabetes and neuropathy; one review concluded that the evidence is convincing for the use of 600 milligrams daily for three weeks on symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Some studies have used intravenous alpha-lipoic acid instead of oral supplements."
-- Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/supplement-guide-alpha-lipoic-acid

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Can you take alpha lipoic acid long term.

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bigjohnscho | @bigjohnscho | 3 days ago
In reply to @johnbishop "I take 1200 mg daily (600 mg morning and evening). One of the side effects some..." + (show)
@johnbishop

I take 1200 mg daily (600 mg morning and evening). One of the side effects some people have with higher dosages is nausea so it might help to start with a lower amount if you have nausea when you try it. Here's some information on the topic:

"How much alpha-lipoic acid should you take?
Because alpha-lipoic acid is an unproven treatment, there is no established dose. However, studies have used between 600-1,800 milligrams daily for diabetes and neuropathy; one review concluded that the evidence is convincing for the use of 600 milligrams daily for three weeks on symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Some studies have used intravenous alpha-lipoic acid instead of oral supplements."
-- Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/supplement-guide-alpha-lipoic-acid

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I have just started ALA .I am starting on 200mg but I am not sure when to take it. I take other meds at 8am and 6pm, 8pm can you advise me please
John

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 3 days ago
In reply to @bigjohnscho "I have just started ALA .I am starting on 200mg but I am not sure when..." + (show)
@bigjohnscho

I have just started ALA .I am starting on 200mg but I am not sure when to take it. I take other meds at 8am and 6pm, 8pm can you advise me please
John

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I’ve been taking R-ALA since 2016. I take it in the morning along with my blood pressure medication and in the evening. It’s important to discuss any supplements you take with your doctor. I talked with my doctor when I first started back in 2016 to make sure there were no issues.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 3 days ago
In reply to @bigjohnscho "I have just started ALA .I am starting on 200mg but I am not sure when..." + (show)
@bigjohnscho

I have just started ALA .I am starting on 200mg but I am not sure when to take it. I take other meds at 8am and 6pm, 8pm can you advise me please
John

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I’m an early riser and take my meds and morning supplements around 6 to 7 am and evening ones around 5 pm.

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