Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a fatty acid that functions like a vitamin, although it is not classified as a vitamin. As a coenzyme, ALA plays an important role in metabolism of glucose that produces energy in cells. ALA also has antioxidant properties and thus is important for controlling free radicals. Because it is soluble in both water and fat. ALA is sometimes referred to as the "universal antioxidant.
Supports the body's defenses against free radicals*
Recycles antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin E*
Helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level when used as a part of the diet*
Suitable for Vegetarians Contains nothing other than listed ingredients.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Comments about Doctor's Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600, Veggie Caps, 60 ea:
I use Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg daily on my neurologist's recommendation. I was getting Natrol brand from drugstore.com. Twice I have temporarily discontinued it to test its effectiveness. I recently switched to Doctors Best because it was on sale. I now have exactly the increase in symptoms I get when I quit taking them. I doubled the dose, and still got no relief. I'll be switching back, and tossing these in the trash.
Comments about Doctor's Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600, Veggie Caps, 60 ea:
I've been taking ALA for several years to relieve neuropathy symptoms in my feet. What I had found in drug stores was expensive, and required taking 3 capsules to achieve the 600mg dosage recommended. This was much less expensive, and I only need to take 1 capsule. I don't see any difference in potency between it and other brands I have taken. If you are just starting a ALA regimen, be patient. It can take a month or more for it's effects to start taking effect.
Comments about Doctor's Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600, Veggie Caps, 60 ea:
Compared to another brand of ALA purchased locally, these pills seem to do much less for pain from diabetic neuropathy. I have to conclude that someone got a deal on cheap alpha lipoic plants somewhere.
Comments about Doctor's Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600, Veggie Caps, 60 ea:
I was paying more than twice as much for this at a "health food" store. So, I was a little skeptical at first about how this product would compare. I am very pleased with the product and have ordered it again.
Comments about Doctor's Best Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600, Veggie Caps, 60 ea:
I do not know what other people use this supplement for. I was advised to take it to relieve night limb numbness. I was very skeptical: after all, I had been suffering from night numbness for months and Physical Therapy gave me neither relief nor hope. I took ALA or three months initially and little by little my numbness went away, After about a year, when the symptoms returned, I took it again and again it helped. Now I am taking it regularly, three months at a time, with a three months break in between. It's fantastic: I used to wake up multiple times per night because my arms were numb and now I do not any longer. Even my physical therapist was impressed.
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