I see some of you take ALA & ALC rather than Plaquenil. How did you come up with the dosage you take? I am seeing my Rhuemy Tues and am considering trying the natural way which I prefer.
Dry2010
For me, dosage was trial and error. I first read about them in a "Readers Digest" article from the late 1990's. The article was about a rat study to improve memory. I was having issues with fibro-fog. After researching them, I bought a bottle of each since it was cheaper than the Juveon pre-mix that was on the market. 200mg:300mg was the Juveon ratio at that time.
I have the belief that L-form bacteria may be the root cause of AI diseases. Acetyl-L-Carnitine repairs damage to the mitochondria DNA (gene 6 and 7 in some cases). Alpha Lipoic Acid removes the debris from the repair.
I take one 300mg ALA and one 500mg ALC in the morning and again in the evening.
I take plaquenil as well as ALA& ALC.
My doses were recommended by my neurologist.
My doctors actually think I have a mitochondria disorder causing all of my AI & neuro. issues but I won't get a muscle biopsy to confirm because my treatment won't change from what supplements I take now.
I take 500 mg ALC total split in 2 doses a day & take 300 mg ALA a day.
Carie
I started taking ALA and ALC several weeks ago (I also take plaquenil and cellcept) because of fatigue and brain fog. The change has been quite remarkable. I have energy and mental clarity. I still get bone tired and have to lie down, but when I'm not lying down, I'm good to go. In fact, kind of buzzy. I may have to play around with decreasing the dose. I'm currently on 300 ALA once and 500 ALC twice a day. Thank you Joe for your suggestions. So far, this one has hit the target.
Hi there,
Joe, can you take ALA wuthout taking ALC or do you need to be taking both?
Some Take R-lipoic acid instead of Alpha Lipoic Acid. Which ever you take it is like a superman Vitamin C on Steroids. Yes you can take one without the other. The articles that I read suggest that you Take Acetyl-L-Carnitine for DNA repair and ALA to remove the debris from the repair.
Thanks Joe, i hacpve been taking the alpha lipoic acid sustain 300 with bioten since about July I think. So i will add the acetyl-l- carnitine also. Thanks again for explaining how all this works :-)
Hello Everybody, I am interested in getting the ALA and ALC, what is a good place to buy it. I am in Minnesota
Hi Colly,
I found it at Super Supplements and at the natural food store.
I get mine from Swanson's Health food store in Fargo. I know one of the workers there and I know the quality of the product. You should be able to find it at the Vitamin Store, or Puritans Pride. I have found it in a vitamin store in Campbell River, BC which surprised me since they have been remove from the Canadian Market in this form. They have some Pre-supplements that are sold instead.
Welcome Colly.
You can also get them online from a mail order supplier, iHerb.com. I've had a very very good experience with their promptness, low shipping costs, and low, low prices /discounts for the best brands. Plus, use the code SIG531 for $5 off on your first order!
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