A 64-year-old male asked:
is it beneficial to take dietary supplements such as alpha lipoic acid, acetyl l-carnitine, and phosphatidylserine for parkinson's?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
Yes: While more research is needed, there is a good amount of science on the benefits of each of these on neurologic function. They are certainly safe to try and if i had parkinson's i would take all of those and more. See http://www.Needs.Com/product/ndnl-0404-02/l_acetyl_l_carnitine ;
http://www.Lef.Org/protocols/neurological/parkinsons_disease_03.Htm.
Answered on Oct 4, 2018
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Dr. David Sneid answered
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Yes: but why would you want to take any of them as it's just a waste of money? Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
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L carnitine and: Alpha Lipoic Acid are both used to help nerve conditions such as neuropathy The L in the carnitine means it is more bio-available than carnitine. AL ... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
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May be: Why are you taking these supplements? Were these prescribed by a doctor? If you take a mixed diet, exercise and maintain a normal weight, you do not n ... Read More
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dwarka Rathi answered
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Rich man!!: It's all junk you are taking with benefit. Save that money for a rainy day.
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