Re: WHAT I TAKE DAILY--JAMY

July 25, 2004

2 grains Armour (1 1/2 grains A.M., 1/4 grain early afternoon; 16 mg of t4 am

Ferrous Sulfate Iron- 325 mg. tab one or 2 times a day

High potency minerals

High potency B-vitamins

Co Q-10 - 75 mgs.

Mixed Vit. E - (alpha, beta, delta, gamma)

Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 per day

Glucosimine Chondroiton 2 per day

Flax Seed Oil

Testosterone 1/2 mg

Osteogel 1/2 stick a day

SAM-E 1 per day

Phosphatidyl Serine, i per night

Phosphatidly choline right now 2 per day to flush liver

b-12 1000 mcg 1 every third day

folic acid 5 mg 2 per week

July 25, 2004

This is why I am glad to see what others take---your ALA reminds me

that I want to add that to my husband's and my pills. We used to be

on it, but got lazy. Why do you take it??

Janie.

> 2 grains Armour (1 1/2 grains A.M., 1/4 grain early afternoon;

16 mg of t4 am

>

> Ferrous Sulfate Iron- 325 mg. tab one or 2 times a day

>

> High potency minerals

>

> High potency B-vitamins

>

> Co Q-10 - 75 mgs.

>

> Mixed Vit. E - (alpha, beta, delta, gamma)

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 per day

>

> Glucosimine Chondroiton 2 per day

>

> Flax Seed Oil

>

> Testosterone 1/2 mg

>

> Osteogel 1/2 stick a day

>

> SAM-E 1 per day

>

> Phosphatidyl Serine, i per night

>

> Phosphatidly choline right now 2 per day to flush liver

> b-12 1000 mcg 1 every third day

>

> folic acid 5 mg 2 per week

July 25, 2004

I forget, but was told to take it! NO LAUGHING! I guess it is not for memory! I

will look up the benefits!

Re: WHAT I TAKE DAILY--JAMY

This is why I am glad to see what others take---your ALA reminds me

that I want to add that to my husband's and my pills. We used to be

on it, but got lazy. Why do you take it??

Janie.

> 2 grains Armour (1 1/2 grains A.M., 1/4 grain early afternoon;

16 mg of t4 am

>

> Ferrous Sulfate Iron- 325 mg. tab one or 2 times a day

>

> High potency minerals

>

> High potency B-vitamins

>

> Co Q-10 - 75 mgs.

>

> Mixed Vit. E - (alpha, beta, delta, gamma)

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 per day

>

> Glucosimine Chondroiton 2 per day

>

> Flax Seed Oil

>

> Testosterone 1/2 mg

>

> Osteogel 1/2 stick a day

>

> SAM-E 1 per day

>

> Phosphatidyl Serine, i per night

>

> Phosphatidly choline right now 2 per day to flush liver

> b-12 1000 mcg 1 every third day

>

> folic acid 5 mg 2 per week

July 25, 2004

http://qualitycounts.com/fplipoic.html

Re: WHAT I TAKE DAILY--JAMY

This is why I am glad to see what others take---your ALA reminds me

that I want to add that to my husband's and my pills. We used to be

on it, but got lazy. Why do you take it??

Janie.

> 2 grains Armour (1 1/2 grains A.M., 1/4 grain early afternoon;

16 mg of t4 am

>

> Ferrous Sulfate Iron- 325 mg. tab one or 2 times a day

>

> High potency minerals

>

> High potency B-vitamins

>

> Co Q-10 - 75 mgs.

>

> Mixed Vit. E - (alpha, beta, delta, gamma)

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid 1 per day

>

> Glucosimine Chondroiton 2 per day

>

> Flax Seed Oil

>

> Testosterone 1/2 mg

>

> Osteogel 1/2 stick a day

>

> SAM-E 1 per day

>

> Phosphatidyl Serine, i per night

>

> Phosphatidly choline right now 2 per day to flush liver

> b-12 1000 mcg 1 every third day

>

> folic acid 5 mg 2 per week

July 25, 2004

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alpha-lipoic acid

What Is It?

Health Benefits

Forms

Dosage Information

Guidelines for Use

General Interaction

Possible Side Effects

Cautions

What Is It?

In the late 1980s, scientists realized that alpha-lipoic acid,

a compound initially classified as a vitamin when it was discovered three

decades earlier, possessed potent antioxidant properties that could prevent

healthy cells from getting damaged by unstable oxygen molecules called free

radicals. In fact, this vitaminlike compound has proved to be many times more

potent than such old guard antioxidants as vitamins C and E. As a perk, it even

recycles C and E (as well as other antioxidants), enhancing their effectiveness.

Because it dissolves in both water and fat, this so-called

" universal antioxidant " is able to scavenge more wayward free-radical cells than

most antioxidants, the majority of which tend to dissolve in either fat or water

but not both. Alpha-lipoic acid can reach tissues composed mainly of fat, such

as the nervous system, as well as those made mainly of water, such as the heart.

Also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, alpha-lipoic acid

is mainly derived from dietary sources (spinach, liver, brewer's yeast),

although scientists have discovered that the body does manufacture small

supplies of its own. In order to get the concentrated doses needed to treat

specific ailments, however, many experts recommend supplements.

Health Benefits

In addition to functioning as an antioxidant, this

hard-working nutrient assists the B vitamins in producing energy from the

proteins, carbohydrates, and fats consumed through foods.

Intravenous forms of alpha-lipoic acid are administered in

hospitals to treat cases of acute mushroom poisoning and for other cases of

acute poisoning that affect the liver.

Studies indicate that alpha-lipoic acid supplements hold

promise for treating various disorders, including HIV infection, liver ailments,

and glaucoma. But it has been most intensively studied for preventing

complications from diabetes.

Specifically, alpha-lipoic acid may help to:

a.. Treat symptoms of nerve damage in people with diabetes.

Alpha-lipoic acid has been used for decades in Europe to counter nerve damage in

people with diabetes (types 1 and 2). Known as diabetic neuropathy, this often

very painful condition tends to develop in people who have had uncontrolled

diabetes for a long time. The neuropathy may be caused in part by free-radical

damage to nerves resulting from poorly regulated blood sugar (glucose). As an

antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid helps to block such damage. In addition, because

of its effect on glucose metabolism, lipoic acid my improve the glucose-lowering

action of insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).

In one clinical trial, 328 people with diabetic neuropathy

received either 100 mg, 600 mg, or 1,200 mg a day of alpha-lipoic acid for three

weeks. Participants who took 600 mg daily had the greatest reduction in pain and

numbness. And in a separate study, blood sugar levels dropped in 74 people with

type 2 diabetes who took 600 mg or more of alpha-lipoic acid daily.

Alpha-lipoic acid may also aid the large percentage

(approximately 25%) of people with diabetes who risk sudden death from

nerve-related heart damage. In one study, improved heart function was observed

in people at risk for this complication who took 800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid

daily for four months.

a.. Preserve brain function in aging adults. Results from

animal studies indicate that alpha-lipoic acid may improve long-term memory.

Much remains to be learned about whether this occurs in humans, but it may be

worth trying this powerful antioxidant when a disease such as Alzheimer's starts

to erode memory. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid holds promise for preserving

brain cells following a stroke or other type of trauma that restricts blood flow

to the brain.

a.. Prevent cancer. As an antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid holds

promise for protecting the body against changes in healthy cells that lead to

cancer. The evidence for this cancer-preventive effect is still preliminary,

however.

a.. Lessen numbness and tingling. Alpha-lipoic acid may

benefit anyone whose limbs tend to tingle or become numb, or " fall asleep " due

to nerve compression. In animal studies, alpha-lipoic acid increased blood flow

to the nerves and improved transmission of nerve impulses.

a.. Protect the liver in cases of hepatitis and other types of

liver disease. As an antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid shields the liver from

potentially harmful cell changes and assists it in flushing toxins from the

body. This makes it useful in treating such liver disorders as chronic hepatitis

and cirrhosis. Alpha-lipoic acid supplements have also proved effective in

minimizing liver toxicity following exposure to poisons such as heavy metals

(including lead) and toxic industrial chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride.

a.. Combat chronic fatigue syndrome. Because it plays a part

in cellular energy production, some nutritionally oriented physicians recommend

alpha-lipoic acid for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. While evidence

of its effectiveness for this condition is anecdotal, alpha-lipoic acid is a

broad-spectrum antioxidant and immune system booster. This means it may be able

to play a valuable role in increasing energy and maintaining overall health in

chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers.

a.. Reduce the incidence of cataracts. Alpha-lipoic acid has

kept cataracts from forming in animals, an effect that may occur in humans, too,

but still requires more investigation. The compound also increases the potency

of vitamins C and E, both nutrients that protect the eye's lens from harmful

ultraviolet light.

Forms

a.. tablet

b.. capsule

Dosage Information

Special tip:

You can buy alpha-lipoic acid either as a single supplement or

in combination products with other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E.

a.. For general antioxidant protection: Take 100 mg twice a

day.

a.. To preserve brain function in aging adults: Take 100 mg

twice a day.

a.. To prevent complications of diabetes: Take 200 mg twice a

day to guard against related conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration,

and heart disease. In addition, make sure to get 1,000 mg vitamin C and 400 IU

vitamin E daily.

a.. For diabetic neuropathy: Take 200 mg three times a day.

a.. For numbness and tingling: Take 200 mg twice a day.

a.. For hepatitis: Take 100 mg twice a day. In addition, take

1,000 mg vitamin C and 400 IU vitamin E daily.

a.. For preventing cataracts: Take 100 mg twice a day.

Be sure to check our Dosage Recommendations Chart for

Alpha-lipoic Acid, which lists therapeutic dosages for specific ailments at a

glance.

Guidelines for Use

a.. Alpha-lipoic acid can be taken either with or without

food.

General Interaction

a.. If you have diabetes, taking alpha-lipoic acid for long

periods may require an adjustment in your dosage of insulin or other diabetes

medications. Consult your doctor for guidance.

Note: For information on interactions with specific generic

drugs, see our WholeHealthMD Drug/Nutrient Interactions Chart.

Possible Side Effects

a.. Alpha-lipoic acid is very safe at commonly recommended

dosages, although occasionally it causes mild stomach upset and in rare cases it

can trigger an allergic skin rash. If you experience any of these reactions,

reduce the dose or stop taking the supplement.

Cautions

a.. If you suffer from any type of medical condition, consult

your doctor before trying alpha-lipoic acid supplements.

a.. Don't take alpha-lipoic acid if you are pregnant.

Ailments Dosage

Aging 100 mg once a day

Cancer Prevention 100 mg twice a day; may be partially

covered by daily antioxidant complex

Cataracts 100 mg twice a day

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 100-200 mg a day

Diabetes For antioxidant protection: 100 mg twice a day

to help prevent complications of diabetes

For diabetic neuropathy: 200 mg 3 times a day

Hepatitis 100 mg twice a day

Skin Health 50 mg twice a day; apply topically according

to package instructions

Drug/Nutrient Interactions

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