Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Thanks, , I am very lucky to have the dr. I have. Another question -- did you read anything about the difference between natural and synthetic afa? Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I've recently started taking it, with several other supplements that are suggested as good for diabetes. Mind you, it's way too soon to be sure, but it seems that my bgs are coming down and are less " spiky. " What I think (and hope) is happening with me is that something I'm taking is helping decrease the insulin resistance, although I don't know which one or combination is the most beneficial. For myself, I'd rather spend the money on vitamins and natural supplements than on a prescription. I don't have insurance, so I'd probably spend as much or more on the prescriptions anyway. Here are two of the websites where I read about it: http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Center/Diabetes_Supp_Herb.htm Alpha lipoic acid Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful natural antioxidant. Preliminary30 31 and double-blind32 33 34 35 36 trials have found that supplementing 600–1,200 mg of lipoic acid per day improves insulin sensitivity and the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. In a preliminary study, supplementation with 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid per day for 18 months slowed the progression of kidney damage in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.37 http://www.nutrasanus.com/alpha-lipoic-acid.html ALPHA LIPOIC ACID Alpha Lipoic Acid (thioctic acid) has been shown in numerous studies to slow the oxidative damage in cells and, in many cases, stabilize and even reverse the cell damage. However, little is known about extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is that is available in alpha lipoic acid. Alph Lipoic Acid a vitamin-like substance that contains sulfur. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) plays an extremely important role in energy production within the cell. What makes alpha lipoic acid so effective as an anti-oxidant is that it works on both water and fat soluble free radicals which are the cause of oxidation and cell damage in the body. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient. It seems to be used in the treatment of diabities. Experimental studies show that it has a potential renal protective effect. Alpha lipoic acid increases glucose uptake in the cells and appears to reduce symptoms of diabetic complications including cataract formation, vascular damage and even polyneuropathy (nerve damage). In a study published in the journal Diabetic Medicine from 1999, those patients treated with 600 mg. of ALA, three times daily for 3 weeks had improvement of diabetic symptoms from polyneuropathy. In another study using 600 to 1,800 mg of ALA daily those individuals treated were found to have improvement of insulin sensitivity. In animal studies it has been found to reduce oxidative DNA damage within heart cells. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Dosage Studies have used 600-1,800 mg per day of alpha lipoic acid for optimal benefits in people with specific health concerns. If you are healthy and want to promote optimal health, a dose of 30 - 300 mg per day may be sufficient. Beware of products that contain 500 mcg (1/2 mg)-10 mg; these doses are probably too little to provide any benefit. Alpha Lipoic Acid Has anyone had experience with this? My dr. suggested I take it. From what I've read about it, it seems like it'd be very good for diabetics, but I've read little about its side effects, and I see wildly different information about dosing. Anybody out there using it? vicky Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I've recently started taking it, with several other supplements that are suggested as good for diabetes. Mind you, it's way too soon to be sure, but it seems that my bgs are coming down and are less " spiky. " What I think (and hope) is happening with me is that something I'm taking is helping decrease the insulin resistance, although I don't know which one or combination is the most beneficial. For myself, I'd rather spend the money on vitamins and natural supplements than on a prescription. I don't have insurance, so I'd probably spend as much or more on the prescriptions anyway. Here are two of the websites where I read about it: http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Center/Diabetes_Supp_Herb.htm Alpha lipoic acid Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful natural antioxidant. Preliminary30 31 and double-blind32 33 34 35 36 trials have found that supplementing 600–1,200 mg of lipoic acid per day improves insulin sensitivity and the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. In a preliminary study, supplementation with 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid per day for 18 months slowed the progression of kidney damage in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.37 http://www.nutrasanus.com/alpha-lipoic-acid.html ALPHA LIPOIC ACID Alpha Lipoic Acid (thioctic acid) has been shown in numerous studies to slow the oxidative damage in cells and, in many cases, stabilize and even reverse the cell damage. However, little is known about extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is that is available in alpha lipoic acid. Alph Lipoic Acid a vitamin-like substance that contains sulfur. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) plays an extremely important role in energy production within the cell. What makes alpha lipoic acid so effective as an anti-oxidant is that it works on both water and fat soluble free radicals which are the cause of oxidation and cell damage in the body. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient. It seems to be used in the treatment of diabities. Experimental studies show that it has a potential renal protective effect. Alpha lipoic acid increases glucose uptake in the cells and appears to reduce symptoms of diabetic complications including cataract formation, vascular damage and even polyneuropathy (nerve damage). In a study published in the journal Diabetic Medicine from 1999, those patients treated with 600 mg. of ALA, three times daily for 3 weeks had improvement of diabetic symptoms from polyneuropathy. In another study using 600 to 1,800 mg of ALA daily those individuals treated were found to have improvement of insulin sensitivity. In animal studies it has been found to reduce oxidative DNA damage within heart cells. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Dosage Studies have used 600-1,800 mg per day of alpha lipoic acid for optimal benefits in people with specific health concerns. If you are healthy and want to promote optimal health, a dose of 30 - 300 mg per day may be sufficient. Beware of products that contain 500 mcg (1/2 mg)-10 mg; these doses are probably too little to provide any benefit. Alpha Lipoic Acid Has anyone had experience with this? My dr. suggested I take it. From what I've read about it, it seems like it'd be very good for diabetics, but I've read little about its side effects, and I see wildly different information about dosing. Anybody out there using it? vicky Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 I've recently started taking it, with several other supplements that are suggested as good for diabetes. Mind you, it's way too soon to be sure, but it seems that my bgs are coming down and are less " spiky. " What I think (and hope) is happening with me is that something I'm taking is helping decrease the insulin resistance, although I don't know which one or combination is the most beneficial. For myself, I'd rather spend the money on vitamins and natural supplements than on a prescription. I don't have insurance, so I'd probably spend as much or more on the prescriptions anyway. Here are two of the websites where I read about it: http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Center/Diabetes_Supp_Herb.htm Alpha lipoic acid Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful natural antioxidant. Preliminary30 31 and double-blind32 33 34 35 36 trials have found that supplementing 600–1,200 mg of lipoic acid per day improves insulin sensitivity and the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. In a preliminary study, supplementation with 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid per day for 18 months slowed the progression of kidney damage in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.37 http://www.nutrasanus.com/alpha-lipoic-acid.html ALPHA LIPOIC ACID Alpha Lipoic Acid (thioctic acid) has been shown in numerous studies to slow the oxidative damage in cells and, in many cases, stabilize and even reverse the cell damage. However, little is known about extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is that is available in alpha lipoic acid. Alph Lipoic Acid a vitamin-like substance that contains sulfur. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) plays an extremely important role in energy production within the cell. What makes alpha lipoic acid so effective as an anti-oxidant is that it works on both water and fat soluble free radicals which are the cause of oxidation and cell damage in the body. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient. It seems to be used in the treatment of diabities. Experimental studies show that it has a potential renal protective effect. Alpha lipoic acid increases glucose uptake in the cells and appears to reduce symptoms of diabetic complications including cataract formation, vascular damage and even polyneuropathy (nerve damage). In a study published in the journal Diabetic Medicine from 1999, those patients treated with 600 mg. of ALA, three times daily for 3 weeks had improvement of diabetic symptoms from polyneuropathy. In another study using 600 to 1,800 mg of ALA daily those individuals treated were found to have improvement of insulin sensitivity. In animal studies it has been found to reduce oxidative DNA damage within heart cells. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Based on recent studies it is now believed by many in the scientific community that Alpha Lipoic Acid can actually reverse the damage in aging cells of the brain. Alpha lipoic acid has also been used both in oral and topical form as a treatment for keeping skin healthy and young in appearance. There have been studies in the medical literature indicating that supplemental ALA can even be beneficial in patients with glaucoma. Dosage Studies have used 600-1,800 mg per day of alpha lipoic acid for optimal benefits in people with specific health concerns. If you are healthy and want to promote optimal health, a dose of 30 - 300 mg per day may be sufficient. Beware of products that contain 500 mcg (1/2 mg)-10 mg; these doses are probably too little to provide any benefit. Alpha Lipoic Acid Has anyone had experience with this? My dr. suggested I take it. From what I've read about it, it seems like it'd be very good for diabetics, but I've read little about its side effects, and I see wildly different information about dosing. Anybody out there using it? vicky Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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