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alpha lipoic acid

  1. linusbert

    Numbness in fingers and toes hours after taking alpha lipoic acid

    i took highquality NA-ALA 2 times in dosage of 150mg on different days, and everytime i got after ca. an hour numbness in finger and toes which lasts for the rest of the day and somewhat into the next day. i will stop now as i dont think this should be. but whats the explanation behind this?
  2. C

    Coenzyme Q10 + alpha lipoic acid for chronic COVID syndrome (Barletta et al, 2022)

    Abstract Chronic COVID syndrome is characterized by chronic fatigue, myalgia, depression and sleep disturbances, similar to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia syndrome. Implementations of mitochondrial nutrients (MNs) with diet are important for the clinical effects antioxidant. We...
  3. RyeRyeBread

    Alpha Lipoic Acid & Nortriptyline for Symptoms - Thoughts?

    My rheumatologist prescribed me as-needed nortriptyline (10mg) for my migraine-like headaches, and a daily supplement ALA (Alpha lipoic acid, 200mg daily). Anyone every tried these? Any good or bad to share? Full experience summary of my first rheumatologist appointment here:
  4. Jwarrior77

    R Lipoic Acid vs Alpha Lipoic Acid?

    Apparently R lipoic acid is more bioavailable than alpha Lipoic Acid. Has anyone tried both to see if it has a noticeable difference? Thanks.