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I have searched the various treatments for peripheral neuropathy until I’m blue in the face and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099489/
one that seems to show promise is R-ALA ... trials I’ve seen seem to show that R-ALA ... took a relatively low dose I.e. 200mg R-ALA
Discussion: Vitamin B complexes.
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Posted: Jul 5, 2024
I know the Protocol 525 group suggests taking the R-ALA with food but it was because...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752656/
Protocol 525 group suggests taking the R-ALA ... and arms but never attributed it to R-ALA ... itching stopped if you start taking the R-ALA
Discussion: Supplements - What helps nerve pain and/or neuropathy?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Sep 22, 2022
Hi @sunnyflower, Yes I have numbness in my feet and a little above my ankles. It...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308343/
#39;ve not seen any studies saying S-ALA ... is just as effective as R-ALA or na-R-ALA ... articles I've read supporting using R-ALA ... the synthetic byproduct of producing R-ALA ... (R)-Lipoic Acid: Unique ‘Mitochondrial
Discussion: Have you tried the new Protocol 525 product for neuropathy relief?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 26, 2021
I have been taking a B-complex + R-ALA for over a year now and it works...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809687/
I have been taking a B-complex + R-ALA ... Amount of R-ALA is important.
Discussion: Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 11, 2023
There’s 2 kinds: 1) synthetic S-ALA which us usually labeled just as ALA 2) R-ALA which...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322426/
There’s 2 kinds: 1) synthetic S-ALA ... which us usually labeled just as ALA ... 2) R-ALA which is derived from natural ... If it just says ALA then try the more ... expensive form of R-ALA.
Discussion: Has anyone developed half-penny size, extremely itchy rashes from ALA?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jun 7 4:03pm
Accidentally I typed A-ALA twice. R-ALA is what I meant.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199768/
Accidentally I typed A-ALA twice. ... R-ALA is what I meant.
Discussion: R-ALA
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Dec 29, 2024
I think the difference that unless they specify na-R-ALA or R-ALA, Alpha Lipoic Acid contains a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251711/
difference that unless they specify na-R-ALA ... or R-ALA, Alpha Lipoic Acid contains ... ALA and is less bioavailable. ... that the ones that don't specify R-ALA ... R-Lipoic Acid vs Alpha-Lipoic Acid:
Discussion: Specific ALA Recommendations Needed
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 6 10:50am
The Na-R-ALA 1200 mg daily is part of the protocol I take and order from here...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051801/
The Na-R-ALA 1200 mg daily is part of ... theprotocolworks.com/ but if you are just taking Na-R-ALA ... contents and whether or not any S-ALA
Discussion: Treatment options that have worked for Small Fiber Neuropathy
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Apr 16, 2024
ha ha, the R-Ala (I have read) is the superior form of Ala and therefore more...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275478/
ha ha, the R-Ala (I have read) is the ... superior form of Ala and therefore ... purchased a new brand which is just R-Ala
Discussion: Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 21, 2020
What is R-ALA? I know that ALA is Alpha Lipoic Acid. What is the "R?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121887/
What is R-ALA? ... I know that ALA is Alpha Lipoic Acid ... What is the "R?"
Discussion: Has Anyone Been Totally, Truly Cured?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Aug 11, 2024
@helenholland3 - Here's some information that describes the Alpha Lipoic Acid types. "R-ALA and S-ALA are...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283541/
. "R-ALA and S-ALA are referred ... R-ALA is the natural, nutritionally ... in the body and in food whereas S-ALA ... chemically produced in the manufacture of R-ALA ... mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid R-ALA
Discussion: Supplements - What helps nerve pain and/or neuropathy?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jan 14, 2021