Question 1

is it okay to use hyaluronic acid and alpha lipoic acid supplements? will these supplements cause me to fail my drug test?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-lipoic acid: There's good research evidence for using alpha-lipoic acid in peripheral neuropathy http://tinyurl.Com/l4bvz9z , as an antioxidant, and in migraines http://tinyurl.Com/jvo6x9n -- some other uses also.  Hyaluronic acid may help in osteoarthritis and aging skin.  Neither of these supplements should interfere with a drug test, but you should tell the examiners you're using them.

Question 2

whats alpha-lipoic acid?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidant: Alpha-lipoic acid (ala) is an antioxidant that is made by the body and is found in every cell, where it helps turn glucose into energy.  Antioxidants generally neutralize free radicals, which cause inflammation in the body . Studies support the use of al:a for diabetes, but not for weight loss.

Question 3

list alpha lipoic acid capsules ?

Accepted Answer

List?: I'm not sure what you mean by your question?  There are all kinds of lipoic acid capsules, made by many different companies.  For a good review of some that are independently tested, check https://www.Consumerlab.Com/reviews/alpha-lipoic_acid_supplements/alphalipoic/   you may need to subscribe, but $33/year is worth it since you get reviews of many products, not just this one.  Good luck.

Question 4

how much alpha lipoic acid can i take per day?

Accepted Answer

About 600 mg/day: You'll find most people stating that 600mg./day is the maximum daily dose. It's produced within our own bodies and is found in foods as a naturally occurring supplement and antioxidant.

Question 5

i have both antonomatic and periferal nuropathy and have started on both alc and alpha lipoic acid but have no real clue how much of each to take?

Accepted Answer

No good answer: I am uncertain either  of these will help. How exacting was your evaluation. These are important problems and they need  clarification. There is no good therapy  but part  of the treatment depends  on why you have these diagnoses.

Question 6

do oz said taking. alpha lipoic acid is a             natutral weight loss supplement i read on the internet it's not safe to take this , is this true?

Accepted Answer

Very safe,helps some: One study found that 1800 mg of Alpha lipoic acid a day combined with a reduced-calorie diet resulted in more weight loss than diet alone- see http://www.Bastyrcenter.Org/content/view/2351/
lipoic acid naturally occurs in our bodies ; is very safe (some in the study got a rash). But i'm not too impressed with the results ; that dose is pretty pricey.
See http://bit.Ly/178bmuf for better options.

Question 7

i took hiv 4th gen test at 4,5 &7 weeks , result negative, i was on a medicine not prep, medicine composition - alpha lipoic acid, selenium, zinc sulphate. will it impact the hiv test result, thigh pain since 3-4 weeks, can this be a symptom?pls help?

Accepted Answer

: There are no medications, treatments, vitamins, supplements, or anything else that have any effect on HIV test timing or reliability. Any statements to the contrary are false or urban myths. You do not have HIV; don't worry about it. Look for other causes for your thigh pain.

Question 8

i take alpha lipoic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin d3, vitamin c, probiotic, and lexapro 10mg. can i take creatine while being on all of these?

Accepted Answer

: Creatine supplement does not have any health beneficial effect. If you take creatine for building muscles, eat a high protein diet then you won't have to worry about any interaction. To directly answer your question, there is no interaction between creatine and other mentioned drug, vitamins and supplement. Take care.

Question 9

in standard doses is it safe to take these together? milk thistle, selenium, alpha lipoic acid, magnesium, potassium + b complex? on benzos sometimes

Accepted Answer

Probably ok ...: They are few if any studies evaluating whether specific herbs/supplements can be taken together. A rule of thumb: a large dose of anything should be taken at a separate time as it may compete for another's absorption. There are reports of supplements interfering with benzodiazepine withdrawal, but occasional use shouldn't be a factor. Careful with those, though! They're addicting!

Question 10

does taking alpha lipoic acid help menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no reputable large double blinded studies on Alpha lipoic acid and menopausal symptoms.

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List alpha lipoic acid capsules ?

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How much alpha lipoic acid can i take per day?

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I have both antonomatic and periferal nuropathy and have started on both alc and alpha lipoic acid but have no real clue how much of each to take?

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Do oz said taking. alpha lipoic acid is a natutral weight loss supplement i read on the internet it's not safe to take this , is this true?

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I took hiv 4th gen test at 4,5 &7 weeks , result negative, i was on a medicine not prep, medicine composition - alpha lipoic acid, selenium, zinc sulphate. will it impact the hiv test result, thigh pain since 3-4 weeks, can this be a symptom?pls help?

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I take alpha lipoic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin d3, vitamin c, probiotic, and lexapro 10mg. can i take creatine while being on all of these?

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In standard doses is it safe to take these together? milk thistle, selenium, alpha lipoic acid, magnesium, potassium + b complex? on benzos sometimes

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