I testify trata ALA is realy good!! I can hardly walk with pain,numbness and electricity in my legs,I have bien taking it 600 mgs daily for 4 month,and thanks God for this supplement I walk 1 hour,no numbness,pain or electricity my legs heal!! I keep taking it for my health,especially my brain,the hairdresser congratulate for my healthy hair an lots of hair, and I'm 777 yrs old. God bless you Doctor ❤❤❤❤🎉😅
About five years ago I was extremely suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, I've been taking ALA over this time frame and have largely restored my peripheral nervous system to the point where even on my feet which were the worst, I now have close to normal sensation, I still have a very full head of hair, but have had to have several old style fillings replaced, but in all fairness they were 40+ years old.
Again someone spouts the benefits of taking this stuff without naming the brand ....seriously why? Do you want to help people or just have them read your comment?
@MaxwellEdison33344 if they provided a brand you'd assume they trying to promote a product to their benefit. How about you just relax and talk to your doctor instead.
@@ViCT0RiA6 Somebody who is sick and tired of people claiming something they took helped them so much with the pain, but never tell you what it was they took...I'm not talking about the guy who posted the video I'm talking about all the posters not only on this video but many many like it....and doctors won't help you with supplements mostly because they don't even know.
Very informative and straight forward. Thank you! Ive been taking r ala for decades and know its benefits and its even more reassuring when hearing this.
Yes. Always check with your doctor first. In a moment of desperation I reached out to ALA and suffered terrible lesions with just 2 tablets. Doc said they were too strong for my level of neuropathy. I've been warned and I warn others too.
@@johnwarner8569 yes best talk to your doctor first. I suffered nasty red itchy rashes which hurt when touched. I do have a few other health problems which may of sparked it all off.
I have forbid my children’s dentist to put metal fillings . I’m so thankful I did no matter what . I now am trying to help my young adult son fix his neurological issues. I love this channel ♥️🙏
I am 74 in my pre school days I would go to a dentist and he would give me mercury in a small vile too play with, it was common in the 50s and I have multiple autoimmune diseases because of this practice
Our dentist, that took over the practice, made a big deal out of replacing all metal fillings with composite. I'm glad did. He is very up to date. He was to trying to make more money from us, he was looking out for our health.
i have depression and anxiety disorder anti depressants only helped 40 percent so i stopped taking them i took ala for nerve damage in my feet and i was suprised ala stopped my depression for the past 2 years 100 percent i dont even feel lonely anymore i have no side effects at all
@@kritsaphongphuthibpaphaisi1509 nutricost alpha lipoic acid 600 mg from amazon i take one pill 8 am and another pill at lunch time if i take 2 at a time it upsets my stomache
I tried ALA for the last three months. Unfortunately my recent EMG shows continued deinnervation in my lower extremities. As soon as my Medicare's kicked in in three months, my doctor wants me to begin a regimen of IVIG. In the meantime, Nucynta continues to offer excellent pain relief. Yes, it's an opioid, and it can be god-awful expensive without insurance, but after some insistence from my pain managment doctor, I've been getting it for $35.00 a month. My neuropathy isn't diabetes related, so my lack of ALA results may not be typical.
No.1 : OPIOIDS will lead you to a worse situation. go to a naturopath - they work on the cause … the medical establishment only manages symptoms imo (more money in “managing” … no ongoing money in curing !)
R-ALA helped tremendously with my peripheral neuropathy, but I started having bouts of oral lichen planus. Ended up at dentist who specialized in this sort of thing and he diagnosed me right away, gave ointment for oral treatment and it went away. Kept taking R-ALA, kept getting lichen planus. Finally dawned on me to stop the ALA, Lichen Planus went away. That’s my experience with ALA. It definitely helped powerfully with diabetic Neuropathy.
Hi JFJ. Wow, sounds like you had a sensitivity reaction to the R-ALA. It's not common but it does happen. I'm glad you were able to put the pieces together. Thanks for your input. Blessings.
@@carolynarnott5002 exactly what I said too. lol Oral Lichen Planus is white patches or lesions in the mouth due to an inflammatory condition. It hurts too. My dentist sent me to an oral pathologists and he didn’t even need to run a test. Diagnosed me on the spot. R-ALA is a metal chelator and my unprofessional opinion is all the mercury I have in my mouth was chelating. He had me put clobetasol on a gauze pad and place in my mouth on those lesions and it went away. Of course dummy me kept taking the ALA and the Lichen Planus kept coming back. It took several rounds of clobetasol for me to do some research and stop the ALA and the Lichen Planus has never returned. The R-ALA was helping so much with the neuropathy. It broke my heart to stop taking it.
I was taking R ALA for my Neuropathy and developed dry chapped lips with big red sores that just peeled dry skin off my lips . The ala was helping with the discomfort in my feet but the lip problem was a real issue. Also at another time I was taking The Beet root that gave me headaches like others here have experienced.
Warm greetings from Philippines! Thankyou for free knowledge u given to us ☺️ I have been suffering from sciatica and i take ALA... it's is Safe for me? thanks again ☺️
Questions for the doctor (you asked for questions!): 1) Is it safe to take r-ALA for years? I've been using 300 mg for a decade. That's supposedly not a therapeutic dose (600 mg) but I have found it effective in reducing PN & helping to reverse MCI (dementia). Got my brain back. Going off it for a couple days would noticeably & reliably induce brain fog, bandwidth problems & both memory & balance problems. Used in combination with Curcumin & Keto diet. I'm pretty sure my problem was insulin sensitivity. I think ALA has become less necessary in the past couple of years, but PN is back from a different cause. Contracted Breast Cancer last year, just finished a year of Chemo, surgery, radiation. PN is back, albeit with a different cause. Chemo burns the myelin sheath on nerves. That in mind: 2) Can ALA help reverse PN from chemotherapy? If so, what dose? What else should be used? If not, what else works? 3) Does ALA blunt effects of exercise? One of the side effects of chemo was MASSIVE muscle loss, sarcopenia. I'm finding great difficulty in reversing this (I'm over 60 which doesn't help). But survival is hugely dependent on my ability to put muscle back on and reduce falls (falls happen a lot). Can I minimize any negative impact on exercise by cycling or spacing doses of ALA? What's the half life of ALA? GREAT Video. Thank you! I look forward to seeing answers here, or to seeing a new video update on ALA. I'm subscribed & will watch for your post.
I would like to know the answers to your questions. A dear family member has transverse myelitis. After the steroid treatment, he improved a bit, after the spinal tap, he had a bit of an improvement; still, nowhere around complete recovery. I've heard R-ALA IV's once a month with reg. 600. mg a day worked wonders. Would like to know what this doctor thinks.
As an insulin dependent diabetic I found that on each occasion I tried ALA my blood sugars increased and it was difficult to restore the BSL to a well controlled level for several days. Don't know why and I used products from different sources. So, 3 days ago I purchased a bottle of Stabilised, R ALA and I'm taking that together with a multi B at lunch time so as to have a bit a separation from other supplements at breakfast. So far all good. I'm awaiting shipping for benfotiamine from the States (I can't find a local supplier in Oz) to commence on this track.
@@elizabethimbugwahave u gotten it yet. I find mine on Amazon but health food stores or vitamin stores too..hell maybe even Walmart jus make sure to get the right one
I’ve been taking R ALA for a month at 600-1000 MG a day. I’ve developed a painful skin rash on my left arm that stings. What is the sense taking a supplement for nerve pain that causes a rash that mimics nurse pain. I have also researched that ALA can cause pins and needles sensation which I have also experienced.
Hi Lee. Sensitivity/allergic reactions can occur with ALA, although they're quite uncommon. However, it doesn't mean that it never happens. Usually we see this if a person has Leaky Gut Syndrome. First of all, I would not take more than 600mg daily of R-ALA, if you're taking it orally. If you're doing ALA via IV you can go as high as 1200 mg. Here's what I would do, get off of the ALA completely and wait for the skin rash to clear up. Once it does, take only 300 mg of R-ALA for 3 days, then stop. See if the skin rash returns. If it does not this can mean that your reaction is dose dependent. Please keep me posted. Blessings.
If you got heavy metal toxicity discovered from a hair test analysis you need to take dmsa to get it out of your body. Then take ALA with dmsa at very very low doses every 3 hours for at least 3 days
I have ideopathic neuropathy and paresthesia. I already take various supplements good for nerve health (omega 3s, Mg glycinate, B complex, etc) so I figured I'd add R lipoic acid to the mix. But every time I take one of the capsules, I get constant random pin pricks and itching sensations in my skin.
ALA helped me lower by Lyrica script by 33%. I was to the point I was just randomly falling asleep when not working and on days off. I talked to my family doctor since the neurologist would not listen and he took over the script, lowered it, and recommended ALA. 5 months later, I have probably gotten several hours back a week.
I see that people are suffering from oral lichen planus when taking ALA. I’ve had it as well but not from taking ALA which I have been taking now and not when I was taking the statin. I got it about 2 years ago when I my cardiologist gave me rosuvastatin to lower my cholesterol. Within a month I had the lacy patches in my mouth and my mouth was so tender and burning. I looked it up and that statin does cause this. I searched online for what could help me get rid of it. It was purslane which is also known as a garden weed called portulaca. I took the pills and it went away and has never bothered me since. My dr was unhappy about me taking not taking the statin. I’m trying natural things to help my cholesterol now. Just thought I’d tell my story about oral lichen planus. I’ve been taking ALA for close to a month now. I will watch and see what happens as I really want to stay on it. If I see ORP happening I will stay on it and use the purslane. I thank you so much because you are helping me with my nerve problems.
Carol - I have read lots on the CHOLESTEROL “story” being a SCAM. We need (esp older women) lots of cholesterol for essential functions. Brain cells (our brain is 30+% cholesterol) need to be constantly renewed … and we need cholesterol for all hormonal functions. I keep away from Big Pharma-educated medical doctors etc. Read up on people like Dr Paul Mason - “Low Carb Down Under” … Mind blowing … imo.
Cholesterol is not the issue, triglycerides are the problem. The big pharma push statins through Doctors, claiming it's to reduce bad cholesterol, which isn't the problem.
Do you have references to the research stating that ALA can be used to safely chelate(without redistribution), by just taking one dose per day? Dr. Andy Cutler did in fact confirm that it can be used to safely chelate; HOWEVER he strongly advised to dose every 2 1/2 hours, for 3 days, to keep the blood levels of the ALA up and MINIMIZE the likelihood of redistribution (being that ALA has a half life of 2 1/2 hours before it drops the bond to mercury). By keeping these blood levels up he stated it would have the least redistribution and maximum benefit to take the metal to your kidneys and be flushed out of the body. Please advise, I’d love to look at the new research you’ve found and the references! Love your channel
Thank you! I stopped taking my R-ALA last week when I read about losing lots of hair while taking R-ALA. I was having really good success with reducing pain and swelling in my leg, but I am so vain and was losing so much hair. I immediately believed that the ALA was causing the hair loss. Now, because of your information, I am going to resume taking my ALA tonight! I will sleep better, too, as it was helping me to sleep. sigh. Vanity is a bad thing.
Hi Siobhan. Good to hear from you again. Don't be too hard on yourself. Now, it's important that you get down to the cause of your hairloss. It could be as simple as stress. It's still worth getting your thyroid hormone levels checked out to make sure you don't have a sluggish thyroid, which can cause a lot of other problems along with hair loss. In the meantime, a supplement I recommend for my patients and use myself is phenomenal at restoring healthy hair. Here's the link:amzn.to/3Zw8Zes (FYI: I have no affiliation with this product or company). Blessings.
I tried taking different ALA supplements 3-4 times. It made me feel awful every time. I could bear it only a week or so. Does that mean that it is displacing toxic metals without binding them to clear out?
Hi, Jill Lashua. ALA can cause an upset stomach for those who may have a sensitive digestive track. Many people sometimes have sensitive stomaches without even realizing it. First, I always suggest taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid or R-ALA. This is the natural and most bioavailable form of ALA. You may also try taking this vitamin with food. The food will help with digesting the ALA. Lastly, you can use a stairstep method. Take the lowest amount once a day, then slowly work up to the therapeutic dose. If you are having further problems with taking ALA or have other questions, I recommend sending us a message through our website nuphoria.com/? or calling our customer support line (844)400-0101. I hope this helps!
Jesus is my rock and my salvation whichever way this goes if I am still losing myelin due to poor treatment if Acute hyponatremia. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏He surrounds me in His loving arms as I have been fighting this battle since early May. Lean NOT on your own understanding. He will wrap you in His arms and keep you safe from all harm whuch ever way Gods plan goes.
Great video but no mention of its awesome ability to help with sciatic and neuropathy? Wow, this cured my sciatic big time and fairly fast. I have severe degenerative disc disease since age 35 and I'm almost 70. I had severe, debilitating, sciatic for 20 years before finding ALA. A top neurologist wrote an article on it and said his patients see excellent results. What a God send! Only get the R-version, if it doesn't say R, then it's the synthetic S garbage version. A capsule should equal 600mg. If capsule isn't 600 mg look for another company. If needed can take 600 morning, than 12 hours later 600. Take with good meal, if not for some get heartburn like me, plus it's better absorbed with a meal.
Dear Dr what’s the best supplement to give my dad 77 to help him he has hands and legs numbness weak legs and hands he has healthy life style am sure we can’t give him all these vitamins together 🙏 i live over seas so I need to order the right supplements on line so your help will be appreciated 😢
Hi doctor, Does R-ALA cure only diabetic neuropathy or can it cure all types of neuropathies?? I have been diagnosed with axon demyelinating neuropathy...
I have purchased some 600mg R-ALA capsules, your talking about 3 x 200mg capsules spread over the day, do i need to throw the 600mg capsules out and source some 200mg capsules? David
Most people follow the instructions on the bottles of ALA which are way below the amounts needed to do chelation. Cilantro, available in grocery stores is a strong chelator also of heavy metals.
Hello Doctor, how are you? Regarding the immunovites na rala company, it has stopped issuing vitamins now. Would you recommend another excellent company? I would be grateful to you.
Hi Apna. With diabetic neuropathy you're mother will need more than just ALA. She's going to need all of the critical nutrients, including acetyl L Carnitine, to protect her nerves from further ongoing damage from elevated glucose levels. Here are a few of the videos I did on this: • Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ruclips.net/video/wPruq49-ksU/видео.html • The Right Dose: ruclips.net/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/видео.html • Avoid these Ingredients: ruclips.net/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/видео.html * Reversing Diabetic Neuropathy: ruclips.net/video/pnOIvXW9Qyw/видео.html
I have had intense pain for three years in the peripheral nerves (numbness, intolerable and painful tingling) in the hands, legs, and even the legs, which is called peripheral neuropathy: All because I took medication: PPIs Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). And although I took benfotiamine, alpha lipoic acid and NAC The pain never went away, my condition is getting worse and worse. Why my doctor?
Have you found any answers this question. I have the same problem in my hands feet legs arms abdomen. It just keeps getting worse and worse and worse and nothing gets any better
Hi doc im a dibetic and have nerve problem cant remove my socks cause i feel cold and latter heat which very iritating and some pain tingling is it advisesable for me to take ALA? I went tru heartby pass two years ago
Thank you.may I ask, I can't swallow pills. Are you saying that if I just chew thr tablet or swallow the powder from the capsule .y stomach acid will destroy Ala?
Dr Coppala does taking daily alpha lipoic acid prevent tooth decay & abcess??… I had a tooth that needed to be removed as per my dentist, I was concerned about developing an abscess & thru some research read that alpha lipoic acid would prevent abscess…so I began taking the supplement until I could get to Oral Surgery…by the time I got to the dentist I assumed I would need to take an antibiotic to clear the infection before the surgery but was surprised to discover that the dentist reported there was no infection or abscess & the tooth could be removed immediately
Hi, Smart drs I am MULTIPLE SCLOROSIS patient over 27 years. I have neuropathy pain in left leg and left side of my lower back for 3 years. Duloxetine 30 mg and one year gone to pain clinic it has helped but still have pain and constipation is killing me. I have been left with BIG belly . I watch my diet, but… Do you think is time to start ALA.
I have purchased RALA but the capsules are too large for me to swallow. Is it safe to pour the contents from the capsules over my food, or dissolve it in my drink?
Why does my throat burn minutes after taking ala? It didn't happen with a first bottle i took months ago. This time i bought a cheaper brand and that's when i noticed the burning. so i quit that one and ordered the one i took the very first time. This time it caused burning too, What is going on?
thank you very much for all of the iinformation you provide. it is greatly appreciated. I have taken the synthetic form of ALA 2x in the past and have broken out in a itchy rash, on my hands and the back of my neck. It does not take long for me to feel this allergic reaction coming on, maybe a couple of days, but once i stop the supplement it takes my body weeks to recover from the rash. I am wondering if the R-ALA would/could also cause me to have this reaction since i am sensitive to the ALA version. thank you for your help with this issue.
Unfortunately I can't take ALA. I tried a 600 mg time release dose and by the end of the day I had a massive headache that lasted more than 24 hrs. I took the pill on a Monday morning and wasnt back to normal until Wednesday morning. After researching just a little I found out that ALA increases Nitric Oxide. I got the same headache once before when I took some beet root powder. Guess its the vasodialation that causes the headache.
Hi Jennifer. This is a great question. You will need more than just R-ALA for either or both of these injuries. You'll need a complete neuropathy support formula. I'll give you the link to ours so you can take a look at it: nuphoria.com/collections/our-products You don't have to buy our formula, but whatever one you buy, please just make sure it's a good quality with all of the necessary nutrients in therapeutic amounts. Here are 2 videos I did on this topic: Vital Nutrients for nerve repair: ruclips.net/video/wPruq49-ksU/видео.html The Right Dose: ruclips.net/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/видео.html On top of this, you will most definitely need to use photobiomodulation and I also recommend some physical therapy. Let us know if we can be of further assistance with helping you get back on your feet (no pun intended). Blessings.
@@themytragicmagic probably the opposite I expected them to be a lot higher... originally started taking to bring down A1C levels and did that pretty remarkably ..also saw a mild reduction in blood pressure.. 67 years old and no meds, feeling good
Hi Frank. So, with a bleeding colon or conditions like Crohn's, or ulcerative colitis, I would not take R-ALA by itself. You should take a good quality complete nerve support supplement. Also, I have successfully reversed many cases of IBS and IBD's. It's important for you to work with a functional medicine doctor that can help you get this condition healed over. To find one in your area, use this link: www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
i frel like i might have sort of brain damage and i have continuous awful migraines.. i've been prescribed amoxilin for my tooth and ear infection. please let me know if i should take it? i've read the side effects and i'm too scared to take it. dont want anything to happen or deal with any more problems. i've taken amoxil before but because of my on going nerve problems and migraines i'm not too sure now. please let me know if amoxil is safe and wont damage my brain or cause any more problems. thanks so much!
Hi Filzah. I responded to your first question on this but wanted to make sure you don't miss it so I'm going to paste my reply here, as well. However, I did forget to mention in my first response, that it is extremely important for you to take a probiotic while you're taking the antibiotic and for a total of 30 days. This is because the antibiotic wipes out the microflora (good bacteria) in your gut, so it needs to be repopulated. While you're actively on the antibiotic, you must wait 4 hours before taking the probiotic. Otherwise the antibiotic will destroy the probiotic. A good brand of probiotic is Garden of Life. Ok- here's my response to amoxicillin from before: "Hi Filzah. Yes, amoxicillin is one of the safer antibiotics. However, because we have so many strains of super bacteria (due to antibiotic overuse), it often times has a diminished efficacy. For ear infections, I always recommend a natural alternative: Herb Pharm Kids Mullein and Garlic Oil. This can be used for adults or children. It's extremely effective. Blessings.
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I testify trata ALA is realy good!! I can hardly walk with pain,numbness and electricity in my legs,I have bien taking it 600 mgs daily for 4 month,and thanks God for this supplement I walk 1 hour,no numbness,pain or electricity my legs heal!! I keep taking it for my health,especially my brain,the hairdresser congratulate for my healthy hair an lots of hair, and I'm 777 yrs old. God bless you Doctor ❤❤❤❤🎉😅
About five years ago I was extremely suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, I've been taking ALA over this time frame and have largely restored my peripheral nervous system to the point where even on my feet which were the worst, I now have close to normal sensation, I still have a very full head of hair, but have had to have several old style fillings replaced, but in all fairness they were 40+ years old.
Again someone spouts the benefits of taking this stuff without naming the brand ....seriously why? Do you want to help people or just have them read your comment?
@MaxwellEdison33344 if they provided a brand you'd assume they trying to promote a product to their benefit.
How about you just relax and talk to your doctor instead.
@@ViCT0RiA6 Spoken like a true child of the medical matrix...pound sand
@@MllionDollarSongs ..cringe af who talks like that irl
@@ViCT0RiA6 Somebody who is sick and tired of people claiming something they took helped them so much with the pain, but never tell you what it was they took...I'm not talking about the guy who posted the video I'm talking about all the posters not only on this video but many many like it....and doctors won't help you with supplements mostly because they don't even know.
Very informative and straight forward.
Thank you!
Ive been taking r ala for decades and know its benefits and its even more reassuring when hearing this.
Yes. Always check with your doctor first. In a moment of desperation I reached out to ALA and suffered terrible lesions with just 2 tablets. Doc said they were too strong for my level of neuropathy. I've been warned and I warn others too.
Seriously?
@@johnwarner8569 yes best talk to your doctor first. I suffered nasty red itchy rashes which hurt when touched. I do have a few other health problems which may of sparked it all off.
Are you saying ala caused lesions? What kind of lesions if you don’t mind me asking
I have forbid my children’s dentist to put metal fillings . I’m so thankful I did no matter what .
I now am trying to help my young adult son fix his neurological issues.
I love this channel ♥️🙏
They don’t use metal filling now do they
Nobody puts metal fillings n anymore.
I am 74 in my pre school days I would go to a dentist and he would give me mercury in a small vile too play with, it was common in the 50s and I have multiple autoimmune diseases because of this practice
@@james-jg8iu I would think more the fillings if you had them done
@@james-jg8iuyeah we got it too as a kid in the late sixties, crazy
You are really competent and expert in this topics. Many thanks for sharing useful information.
Thank you so much, Pramuji. Truly appreciate your kind words and praise. Blessings.
Thank you so much for this needed information
Our dentist, that took over the practice, made a big deal out of replacing all metal fillings with composite. I'm glad did. He is very up to date. He was to trying to make more money from us, he was looking out for our health.
For Information only:
Ciprofloxacine, an antibiotic for UTI has been known to cause petipheral neuropathy in some people.
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Can Cipro be used with ala?
@@ShajJan-r4unever use Cipro ...I loose my vision in left eye from Cipro due to optical nerve dmaage
Cipro is TOTAL poison...do not take this antibiotic..and the other antibiotics in the Cipro family....beware!!!!
Thank you
i have depression and anxiety disorder anti depressants only helped 40 percent so i stopped taking them i took ala for nerve damage in my feet and i was suprised ala stopped my depression for the past 2 years 100 percent i dont even feel lonely anymore i have no side effects at all
psychiatrist lies dont work on me
Thanks for this
May I know which form and brand you're using?
@@kritsaphongphuthibpaphaisi1509 nutricost alpha lipoic acid 600 mg from amazon i take one pill 8 am and another pill at lunch time if i take 2 at a time it upsets my stomache
I tried ALA for the last three months. Unfortunately my recent EMG shows continued deinnervation in my lower extremities. As soon as my Medicare's kicked in in three months, my doctor wants me to begin a regimen of IVIG. In the meantime, Nucynta continues to offer excellent pain relief. Yes, it's an opioid, and it can be god-awful expensive without insurance, but after some insistence from my pain managment doctor, I've been getting it for $35.00 a month. My neuropathy isn't diabetes related, so my lack of ALA results may not be typical.
No.1 : OPIOIDS will lead you to a worse situation. go to a naturopath - they work on the cause … the medical establishment only manages symptoms imo (more money in “managing” … no ongoing money in curing !)
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Probably low B12 /folate and or Ferritin ,check vitamins also .
I take ALA up to 1200mg daily and my hair has actually stopped thinning since I started taking it.
What kind do you take? Does it work? geez wtf
Super helpful! Thank you.
Many thanks for giving useful information on ALA
As a bald man.... I take ALA daily.. I can sincerely say.. my hair loss... is do to me cutting it weekly..
R-ALA helped tremendously with my peripheral neuropathy, but I started having bouts of oral lichen planus. Ended up at dentist who specialized in this sort of thing and he diagnosed me right away, gave ointment for oral treatment and it went away. Kept taking R-ALA, kept getting lichen planus. Finally dawned on me to stop the ALA, Lichen Planus went away. That’s my experience with ALA. It definitely helped powerfully with diabetic Neuropathy.
Hi JFJ. Wow, sounds like you had a sensitivity reaction to the R-ALA. It's not common but it does happen. I'm glad you were able to put the pieces together. Thanks for your input. Blessings.
What is lichen planus
@@carolynarnott5002 exactly what I said too. lol Oral Lichen Planus is white patches or lesions in the mouth due to an inflammatory condition. It hurts too. My dentist sent me to an oral pathologists and he didn’t even need to run a test. Diagnosed me on the spot. R-ALA is a metal chelator and my unprofessional opinion is all the mercury I have in my mouth was chelating. He had me put clobetasol on a gauze pad and place in my mouth on those lesions and it went away. Of course dummy me kept taking the ALA and the Lichen Planus kept coming back. It took several rounds of clobetasol for me to do some research and stop the ALA and the Lichen Planus has never returned. The R-ALA was helping so much with the neuropathy. It broke my heart to stop taking it.
@@jj339c aww that’s sad especially when it worked for you
@@jj339c there has to be a way around this problem ….?
I was taking R ALA for my Neuropathy and developed dry chapped lips with big red sores that just peeled dry skin off my lips . The ala was helping with the discomfort in my feet but the lip problem was a real issue. Also at another time I was taking The Beet root that gave me headaches like others here have experienced.
Yep, I was drying out... niacin b3 and omega 3 fixed this 😊
Warm greetings from Philippines! Thankyou for free knowledge u given to us ☺️
I have been suffering from sciatica and i take ALA... it's is Safe for me? thanks again ☺️
Excellent and informative video, covering all relevant concerns of ALA. Thank you, Dr.😊
Questions for the doctor (you asked for questions!):
1) Is it safe to take r-ALA for years? I've been using 300 mg for a decade. That's supposedly not a therapeutic dose (600 mg) but I have found it effective in reducing PN & helping to reverse MCI (dementia). Got my brain back. Going off it for a couple days would noticeably & reliably induce brain fog, bandwidth problems & both memory & balance problems. Used in combination with Curcumin & Keto diet. I'm pretty sure my problem was insulin sensitivity. I think ALA has become less necessary in the past couple of years, but PN is back from a different cause. Contracted Breast Cancer last year, just finished a year of Chemo, surgery, radiation. PN is back, albeit with a different cause. Chemo burns the myelin sheath on nerves. That in mind:
2) Can ALA help reverse PN from chemotherapy? If so, what dose? What else should be used? If not, what else works?
3) Does ALA blunt effects of exercise? One of the side effects of chemo was MASSIVE muscle loss, sarcopenia. I'm finding great difficulty in reversing this (I'm over 60 which doesn't help). But survival is hugely dependent on my ability to put muscle back on and reduce falls (falls happen a lot). Can I minimize any negative impact on exercise by cycling or spacing doses of ALA? What's the half life of ALA?
GREAT Video. Thank you!
I look forward to seeing answers here, or to seeing a new video update on ALA. I'm subscribed & will watch for your post.
I would like to know the answers to your questions. A dear family member has transverse myelitis. After the steroid treatment, he improved a bit, after the spinal tap, he had a bit of an improvement; still, nowhere around complete recovery. I've heard R-ALA IV's once a month with reg. 600. mg a day worked wonders. Would like to know what this doctor thinks.
As an insulin dependent diabetic I found that on each occasion I tried ALA my blood sugars increased and it was difficult to restore the BSL to a well controlled level for several days. Don't know why and I used products from different sources. So, 3 days ago I purchased a bottle of Stabilised, R ALA and I'm taking that together with a multi B at lunch time so as to have a bit a separation from other supplements at breakfast. So far all good. I'm awaiting shipping for benfotiamine from the States (I can't find a local supplier in Oz) to commence on this track.
8 years suffering from the nerve pain right hand side of mouth jaw pain, where can get r alas please help me
I have diabetic friends that use natural insulin mimickers with great success. Cinnamon and selenium are just two of many that work very well
@@elizabethimbugwahave u gotten it yet. I find mine on Amazon but health food stores or vitamin stores too..hell maybe even Walmart jus make sure to get the right one
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Thank you for your great help. I appreciate it very much.
What do you recommend for a daily dose of na-r-ala for type 2 diabetic neuropathy in conjunction with benfotiamine, b6, b9, b12, etc.?
I’ve been taking R ALA for a month at 600-1000 MG a day. I’ve developed a painful skin rash on my left arm that stings. What is the sense taking a supplement for nerve pain that causes a rash that mimics nurse pain. I have also researched that ALA can cause pins and needles sensation which I have also experienced.
Hi Lee. Sensitivity/allergic reactions can occur with ALA, although they're quite uncommon. However, it doesn't mean that it never happens. Usually we see this if a person has Leaky Gut Syndrome. First of all, I would not take more than 600mg daily of R-ALA, if you're taking it orally. If you're doing ALA via IV you can go as high as 1200 mg. Here's what I would do, get off of the ALA completely and wait for the skin rash to clear up. Once it does, take only 300 mg of R-ALA for 3 days, then stop. See if the skin rash returns. If it does not this can mean that your reaction is dose dependent. Please keep me posted. Blessings.
If you got heavy metal toxicity discovered from a hair test analysis you need to take dmsa to get it out of your body. Then take ALA with dmsa at very very low doses every 3 hours for at least 3 days
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Dr kindly do a video on hypoglycemia and nerve damage/toxicity due to anti depressants or other drugs
I tried ALA supplements. I didn't notice any difference in PN but my kidneys started hurting after taking it.
Intelligent Advice ❤️.
Great Lecture indeed.
Thanks 👍
Would you please leave links to the studies referring to ALA and redistribution? Thank you!
I have ideopathic neuropathy and paresthesia. I already take various supplements good for nerve health (omega 3s, Mg glycinate, B complex, etc) so I figured I'd add R lipoic acid to the mix. But every time I take one of the capsules, I get constant random pin pricks and itching sensations in my skin.
That can happen. First make sure you're taking R-ALA and not a brand that just contains ALA. Secondly, take it with food. This may help
ALA helped me lower by Lyrica script by 33%. I was to the point I was just randomly falling asleep when not working and on days off. I talked to my family doctor since the neurologist would not listen and he took over the script, lowered it, and recommended ALA. 5 months later, I have probably gotten several hours back a week.
I see that people are suffering from oral lichen planus when taking ALA. I’ve had it as well but not from taking ALA which I have been taking now and not when I was taking the statin. I got it about 2 years ago when I my cardiologist gave me rosuvastatin to lower my cholesterol. Within a month I had the lacy patches in my mouth and my mouth was so tender and burning. I looked it up and that statin does cause this. I searched online for what could help me get rid of it. It was purslane which is also known as a garden weed called portulaca. I took the pills and it went away and has never bothered me since. My dr was unhappy about me taking not taking the statin. I’m trying natural things to help my cholesterol now. Just thought I’d tell my story about oral lichen planus. I’ve been taking ALA for close to a month now. I will watch and see what happens as I really want to stay on it. If I see ORP happening I will stay on it and use the purslane. I thank you so much because you are helping me with my nerve problems.
Carol - I have read lots on the CHOLESTEROL “story” being a SCAM.
We need (esp older women) lots of cholesterol for essential functions.
Brain cells (our brain is 30+% cholesterol) need to be constantly renewed … and we need cholesterol for all hormonal functions.
I keep away from Big Pharma-educated medical doctors etc.
Read up on people like
Dr Paul Mason - “Low Carb Down Under” …
Mind blowing … imo.
Cholesterol is not the issue, triglycerides are the problem. The big pharma push statins through Doctors, claiming it's to reduce bad cholesterol, which isn't the problem.
Do you have references to the research stating that ALA can be used to safely chelate(without redistribution), by just taking one dose per day? Dr. Andy Cutler did in fact confirm that it can be used to safely chelate; HOWEVER he strongly advised to dose every 2 1/2 hours, for 3 days, to keep the blood levels of the ALA up and MINIMIZE the likelihood of redistribution (being that ALA has a half life of 2 1/2 hours before it drops the bond to mercury). By keeping these blood levels up he stated it would have the least redistribution and maximum benefit to take the metal to your kidneys and be flushed out of the body. Please advise, I’d love to look at the new research you’ve found and the references! Love your channel
I'm waiting for them to produce the research before I take RALA
What is the best R-ALA to take? Is there a better brand?
Thank you! I stopped taking my R-ALA last week when I read about losing lots of hair while taking R-ALA. I was having really good success with reducing pain and swelling in my leg, but I am so vain and was losing so much hair. I immediately believed that the ALA was causing the hair loss. Now, because of your information, I am going to resume taking my ALA tonight! I will sleep better, too, as it was helping me to sleep. sigh. Vanity is a bad thing.
Hi Siobhan. Good to hear from you again. Don't be too hard on yourself. Now, it's important that you get down to the cause of your hairloss. It could be as simple as stress. It's still worth getting your thyroid hormone levels checked out to make sure you don't have a sluggish thyroid, which can cause a lot of other problems along with hair loss. In the meantime, a supplement I recommend for my patients and use myself is phenomenal at restoring healthy hair. Here's the link:amzn.to/3Zw8Zes (FYI: I have no affiliation with this product or company). Blessings.
Iv heard u suppose to take biotin with AlA because of hair lost
@@NerveDoctors 😊
Mix quarter cup of rosemary dry one and quarter cup of cloves boil in cup of water spray onto scalp everyday leave in your hair will stop
Try taking some zinc regularly?!
Exceptional lecture doc. You and Sten Ekbert are hands down the best at presentation and explanation.
Wow, thank you! Both Dr C & I have the deepest respect for Sten Ekberg so this a great compliment for us. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors It's not something college can teach. It's a raw talent and an art and you guys and Ekbert are the best in the world.
What if my problem cames from Central nervous system and not pheripheral nerves??does R-alpha lipoid acid yet helps doctor?
Excellent information, thank you 👍
I tried taking different ALA supplements 3-4 times. It made me feel awful every time. I could bear it only a week or so. Does that mean that it is displacing toxic metals without binding them to clear out?
Hi, Jill Lashua. ALA can cause an upset stomach for those who may have a sensitive digestive track. Many people sometimes have sensitive stomaches without even realizing it.
First, I always suggest taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid or R-ALA. This is the natural and most bioavailable form of ALA. You may also try taking this vitamin with food. The food will help with digesting the ALA.
Lastly, you can use a stairstep method. Take the lowest amount once a day, then slowly work up to the therapeutic dose.
If you are having further problems with taking ALA or have other questions, I recommend sending us a message through our website nuphoria.com/? or calling our customer support line (844)400-0101. I hope this helps!
What about taking R-Lapoic Acid? Is it OK if you have a Stent in your heart? What about the metal? I'm diabetic and I have no rapid thing in my feet.
Jesus is my rock and my salvation whichever way this goes if I am still losing myelin due to poor treatment if Acute hyponatremia. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏He surrounds me in His loving arms as I have been fighting this battle since early May. Lean NOT on your own understanding. He will wrap you in His arms and keep you safe from all harm whuch ever way Gods plan goes.
What about dysautonomia, for example POTS? Any remedies to fix it, besides eating salt??
Sir, your articles are excellent. Request you to reduce speed of speech, more louder, and clear pronounciation PLEASE.
Causes bad head pressure or head aching. Why is this? Does it deplete glucose?
I am a CKD patient. I undergo 3 Dialysis per week. Can I take Alpha Lipolic Acid what are the danger of taking ALA by kidney damage patients
Great video but no mention of its awesome ability to help with sciatic and neuropathy? Wow, this cured my sciatic big time and fairly fast. I have severe degenerative disc disease since age 35 and I'm almost 70. I had severe, debilitating, sciatic for 20 years before finding ALA. A top neurologist wrote an article on it and said his patients see excellent results. What a God send! Only get the R-version, if it doesn't say R, then it's the synthetic S garbage version. A capsule should equal 600mg. If capsule isn't 600 mg look for another company. If needed can take 600 morning, than 12 hours later 600. Take with good meal, if not for some get heartburn like me, plus it's better absorbed with a meal.
what type of ALA r u using? R or S
All I read about is take R only , others are fillers@wasimahmed1570
@@wasimahmed1570I use the R
@@boe1956 thank u sir
@@boe1956 doses pls and timing?
Dear Dr what’s the best supplement to give my dad 77 to help him he has hands and legs numbness weak legs and hands he has healthy life style am sure we can’t give him all these vitamins together 🙏 i live over seas so I need to order the right supplements on line so your help will be appreciated 😢
What is the best time of day to take ALA? with or without food? Thanks x
Either way is fine. Dr Sento Segarra. I prefer taking it with a meal, vitamins B and other supplements later!
Hi doctor, Does R-ALA cure only diabetic neuropathy or can it cure all types of neuropathies?? I have been diagnosed with axon demyelinating neuropathy...
What is the deference between R Ala and Ala
Can ALA be consumed by diabetic and having CKD issues at the same time??? please suggest.
I have purchased some 600mg R-ALA capsules, your talking about 3 x 200mg capsules spread over the day, do i need to throw the 600mg capsules out and source some 200mg capsules? David
What about blood pressure and diabetes
Will ALA help with chemo induced neuropathy?
Where can I buy this R Alpha Lipoic A cid?
I have CKD stage 4 is it okay to take the nerve regen formula
Is it alright to take for other nerve related issues such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome?
I have like 6 amalgam fillings so is it dangerous to take ALA for me? 😢
VERY EXCEPIONAL INFORMATIVE LECTURE DR
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate it!
Most people follow the instructions on the bottles of ALA which are way below the amounts needed to do chelation. Cilantro, available in grocery stores is a strong chelator also of heavy metals.
Cilantro is excellent!
Hello Doctor, how are you? Regarding the immunovites na rala company, it has stopped issuing vitamins now. Would you recommend another excellent company? I would be grateful to you.
I called and was told that I qualify but was offered insurance with ambetter with almost a 10,000 deductible!!!! Go figure!!!!🙄
My mother has a diabetic neuropathy is it safe for her and how to use it
Hi Apna. With diabetic neuropathy you're mother will need more than just ALA. She's going to need all of the critical nutrients, including acetyl L Carnitine, to protect her nerves from further ongoing damage from elevated glucose levels. Here are a few of the videos I did on this:
• Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ruclips.net/video/wPruq49-ksU/видео.html
• The Right Dose: ruclips.net/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/видео.html
• Avoid these Ingredients: ruclips.net/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/видео.html
* Reversing Diabetic Neuropathy: ruclips.net/video/pnOIvXW9Qyw/видео.html
Alpha lipoic acid is amazing!
I have had intense pain for three years in the peripheral nerves (numbness, intolerable and painful tingling) in the hands, legs, and even the legs, which is called peripheral neuropathy: All because I took medication: PPIs Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
And although I took benfotiamine, alpha lipoic acid and NAC
The pain never went away, my condition is getting worse and worse.
Why my doctor?
Have you found any answers this question. I have the same problem in my hands feet legs arms abdomen. It just keeps getting worse and worse and worse and nothing gets any better
Do ALA has got positive effects in CIDP patients??
I've gotten over shingles all dried up.but.i have nerve damage from this still very painful.obe.judy started talking ala I'm 73
Hi doc im a dibetic and have nerve problem cant remove my socks cause i feel cold and latter heat which very iritating and some pain tingling is it advisesable for me to take ALA? I went tru heartby pass two years ago
I am considering taking ALA but I have stage 4 kidney damage. Would it be safe to take ALA?
Thank you.may I ask, I can't swallow pills. Are you saying that if I just chew thr tablet or swallow the powder from the capsule .y stomach acid will destroy Ala?
Dr Coppala does taking daily alpha lipoic acid prevent tooth decay & abcess??…
I had a tooth that needed to be removed as per my dentist, I was concerned about developing an abscess & thru some research read that alpha lipoic acid would prevent abscess…so I began taking the supplement until I could get to Oral Surgery…by the time I got to the dentist I assumed I would need to take an antibiotic to clear the infection before the surgery but was surprised to discover that the dentist reported there was no infection or abscess & the tooth could be removed immediately
Can I take ALA with Eliquist?
I just started taking 600mg R ALA today. I want to go to 1200mg soon. When should I take my B Vitamin Complex?
Is there any difference between R lapoic acid and R alpha lapoic and and if so which one is better
Hello dr, is it ala good for patience with lupus?
Hi, Smart drs
I am MULTIPLE SCLOROSIS patient over 27 years. I have neuropathy pain in left leg and left side of my lower back for 3 years. Duloxetine 30 mg and one year gone to pain clinic it has helped but still have pain and constipation is killing me. I have been left with BIG belly . I watch my diet, but…
Do you think is time to start ALA.
Duloxetine does help with the leg and foot pain but it will screw you up in so may other ways....you are so right
Is there a reaction between ALA & Omeprazole??? Acid reducing drug?
To date there has not been any reported interactions with omeprazole
Started of by not saying R-alpha Lipoic Acid.
And the pure with out titanium dioxide..
And red dyes..
You need it
I have purchased RALA but the capsules are too large for me to swallow. Is it safe to pour the contents from the capsules over my food, or dissolve it in my drink?
I'm Pancreatitis patient
Can take ALA?
Why does my throat burn minutes after taking ala? It didn't happen with a first bottle i took months ago. This time i bought a cheaper brand and that's when i noticed the burning. so i quit that one and ordered the one i took the very first time. This time it caused burning too, What is going on?
thank you very much for all of the iinformation you provide. it is greatly appreciated. I have taken the synthetic form of ALA 2x in the past and have broken out in a itchy rash, on my hands and the back of my neck. It does not take long for me to feel this allergic reaction coming on, maybe a couple of days, but once i stop the supplement it takes my body weeks to recover from the rash. I am wondering if the R-ALA would/could also cause me to have this reaction since i am sensitive to the ALA version. thank you for your help with this issue.
Can 300mg 2 x daily of BENFOTIAMINE also be taken? I'm also on Thyroid meds
Unfortunately I can't take ALA. I tried a 600 mg time release dose and by the end of the day I had a massive headache that lasted more than 24 hrs. I took the pill on a Monday morning and wasnt back to normal until Wednesday morning. After researching just a little I found out that ALA increases Nitric Oxide. I got the same headache once before when I took some beet root powder. Guess its the vasodialation that causes the headache.
That’s interesting hey I’m about to start ala hope it doesn’t cause me headaches I get them a far fair not sure why though
Take it with food. Then headache should be better!
Nitric oxide is good for you. Try lower dosages.
Weird. Youd think you would WANT more nitric oxide. But not at that big an issue.
I found one That says R lipoic acid. Not R alpha Lapoic acid. Can you recommend a couple of good ones
Thank you
Is ALA a blood thinner?
Should it be taken with Biotin?
Which Ala is best doc 🇿🇦
Thanks for information
You're very welcome.
Does ALA interfere with high blood pressure medications and aspirin?
Hi Janice. Fortunately, no. It does not interfere with either anti-hypertensives or aspirin. Thanks for asking.
Is your ALA supplement stabilized?
Thank you, Sir
Will ALA help neuropathy from a spinal injury or a broken ankle injury. My neuropathy in my one foot is horrible. I just started this a week ago
Hi Jennifer. This is a great question. You will need more than just R-ALA for either or both of these injuries. You'll need a complete neuropathy support formula. I'll give you the link to ours so you can take a look at it: nuphoria.com/collections/our-products
You don't have to buy our formula, but whatever one you buy, please just make sure it's a good quality with all of the necessary nutrients in therapeutic amounts. Here are 2 videos I did on this topic:
Vital Nutrients for nerve repair: ruclips.net/video/wPruq49-ksU/видео.html
The Right Dose: ruclips.net/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/видео.html
On top of this, you will most definitely need to use photobiomodulation and I also recommend some physical therapy. Let us know if we can be of further assistance with helping you get back on your feet (no pun intended). Blessings.
No link to smoking tooth ???
Been taking ALA for years...300 - 600 mgs a day and subsequently had a hair analysis done ... mercury levels were extremely low almost none existent
So for all of those years aloha lipolic acid didn't remove any heavy metals? :(
Probably the opposite...I expected them to be alot higher
@@themytragicmagic probably the opposite I expected them to be a lot higher... originally started taking to bring down A1C levels and did that pretty remarkably ..also saw a mild reduction in blood pressure.. 67 years old and no meds, feeling good
Is it safe to take R- ALA if one has bleeding colon issues ...?
Hi Frank. So, with a bleeding colon or conditions like Crohn's, or ulcerative colitis, I would not take R-ALA by itself. You should take a good quality complete nerve support supplement. Also, I have successfully reversed many cases of IBS and IBD's. It's important for you to work with a functional medicine doctor that can help you get this condition healed over. To find one in your area, use this link: www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
What kind of quality Complete nerve support supplement ??
Can my pregnant wife use ALA?
Does ALA help with nerve damage from Shingles ?
I hope so, I am going to try
i frel like i might have sort of brain damage and i have continuous awful migraines.. i've been prescribed amoxilin for my tooth and ear infection. please let me know if i should take it? i've read the side effects and i'm too scared to take it. dont want anything to happen or deal with any more problems. i've taken amoxil before but because of my on going nerve problems and migraines i'm not too sure now. please let me know if amoxil is safe and wont damage my brain or cause any more problems. thanks so much!
Hi Filzah. I responded to your first question on this but wanted to make sure you don't miss it so I'm going to paste my reply here, as well. However, I did forget to mention in my first response, that it is extremely important for you to take a probiotic while you're taking the antibiotic and for a total of 30 days. This is because the antibiotic wipes out the microflora (good bacteria) in your gut, so it needs to be repopulated. While you're actively on the antibiotic, you must wait 4 hours before taking the probiotic. Otherwise the antibiotic will destroy the probiotic. A good brand of probiotic is Garden of Life. Ok- here's my response to amoxicillin from before: "Hi Filzah. Yes, amoxicillin is one of the safer antibiotics. However, because we have so many strains of super bacteria (due to antibiotic overuse), it often times has a diminished efficacy. For ear infections, I always recommend a natural alternative: Herb Pharm Kids Mullein and Garlic Oil. This can be used for adults or children. It's extremely effective. Blessings.
Can it help with nerve pain after a stroke?
Take natural vit E after a stroke or heart attack. And beware of calcium and LDL cholesterol. Take vit K2 and cod oil fish
My problem is tingling in my head. and hands can i take APA?