R and S forms refers to the chirality of the molecule. R= rectus (right handed), S = sinsiter (left handed). R and S are both synthetic when mass produced for supplements. S is a biproduct of the production. Racemic mixtures (50/50, R/S) are then processed to separate the 2 enantiomers. R is the biologically acitve and natrually produced form. For supplements, R and S are both produced synthetically, then separated. S does not stand for synthetic. But it's an easy way to remember, for non chemists.
It's all scams people for views wake the fuck up it's for views so they can generate more money off of views and TH-cam smh but people are so blind and stupid they will just about believe anything out on the Internet sad as hell
Four months after a two month stint in the hospital with covid and a twice collapsed lung I had pain in my heart (or heart area) when I breathed in deeply. The pain wasn't lessening at all with time. My doctor gave me an IV of Alpha Lipoic Acid and I swear to god 90% of the pain was gone by that evening. Then the following week I got another IV and the pain was 99% gone. After the third IV the pain was completely gone and hasn't come back and that was a couple of months ago. I'm a believer. My doctors all believed that I was suffering from nerve damaged from the emergency chest tube that they put between my ribs and that my heart wasn't involved.
That's fantastic. I'm so happy that you were in a hospital that was that progressive and offered ALA IV infusions. Most don't. So happy to hear that you're on the road to recovery.
@@NerveDoctors Actually, the IV was done by my functional medicine doctor. She tried to get the hospital to give me various IVs like Vitamin C while I was there and she had a very hard time of it.
Yeah, they usually look at whatever is most convenient for them to say whether it is accurate or not. And they follow each other like lemmings so have to hope the first one got lucky and got it right. Good luck with every thing.
My heart-felt gratitude for watching this video before I opened my first purchase of ALA (from a reputable Australian brand) only to find that the active ingredients did not state "R" on the ingredient list. Luckily, I kept the receipt and did not open. So, I ventured onto Amazon to purchase your brand "Nuphoria" only to find that it is completely sold out. There is another brand I will research before I buy. (Jarrow) Thank you so much for caring enough to enlighten us poor sufferers - Life's tough enough having to deal with the pain let alone unwittigly giving money to unscrupulous shysters for nothing!!
Six months ago I found this video. I found to be very informative and I bought ALA from Amazon. It took some time to heal my nerves just like you said in video. Today after following your protocol I am at 98% recovered from neuropathy. The nerves damage I had was from a fall by accident in my back yard. I like to thank you so much for your efforts in putting out this videos and sharing your knowledge with people. Very grateful.
WOO HOO! WAY TO GO, TIEL. So happy that you took a proactive approach to your health and look how it paid off. You should be extremely proud of yourself. Blessings.
Tiel Roxy you can also take unfortified nutritional yeast and get your B vitamins over time will heal the mylan sheath covering it does work well it did for me
@@kuljim2602 Yes, I did it for 6 Months and I am very happy with the results. Just like she said in the video, it takes time it will not happen in a week or two,but I felt the progress in my hand than in my fingers.
Thank you for being straight with us and not sugar coating it. You called it a scam, and it is. I'm having such difficulty finding a good one to purchase, because te powers that be want us ill and dumbed down
I had a hard time finding R-ALA too. I found one at Super Supplements (Vitamin Shoppe). Life Extension brand "Super R-Lipoic Acid 240 mg, and yes, like she said it was near $50! But if it works, it's worth it!
Great information, I did not know the difference - I got rid of my Type 2 diabetes over 10 years ago from Doctor Fung and the neuropathy is just about gone ... you are a true blessing... thank you
I was amazed when i watched this video. Have been taking ALA for months now NOT FEELING DIFFERENT AT ALL. I suffer from very bad CRPS in my right knee which has caused me a great deal of neuropathy pain IM ACTUALLY FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE RIGHTNOW im ordering your product immediatly THANK YOU
Good morning. I'm so glad our video helped you. If you need more guidance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're happy to help get you on the right path. Blessings.
I’ve been doing a lot of research recently and learned that the R Alpha Lipoic Acid is the authentic form . I’m impressed with your videos. Thank you.😢
Dr. Monteiro, I am obviously not the only one who deems you to be a most concerned and benevolent doctor, who cares about the quality of your work and how you relay the topics to your public. We love and appreciate you.
You go lovely!! Stay as stress free as you can and embrace your healing journey with self love. (I do this and believe we are led by our guiding spirit) X
Did you alter your diet in any way? as an example cut back on sugar? how long have you had neuropathy? some people need to do a month or two depending on what's happening in their bodies ..there are a lot of symptoms..On medication? Did you contact The Nerve Doctors? I'm not in medical field and I'm not trying to say that it didn't work for you just was wondering have you tried anything else that has helped ?
Notice the information she is ommitting, DOSAGE AMOUNT which ranges BETWEEN 600-1800MG per day. She's directly selling HER expensive supplement. Cheaper versions like nutricost work equally well, Try it for 3 weeks and see for yourself. You're welcome.
Yep I buy the Nutri cost on Amazon but there are two of them so she is correct about the r in front of it I take 3 in the morning and 3 at night they are 100 mg and they work perfectly fine
I learned about ALA just recently and was just about ready to order it from Amazon. I have neuropathy in both feet. I noticed in researching the products on Amazon that there were R-ALA, S-ALA, and RS-ALA and was very confused about that. SO, thank you for such a detailed explanation about which product is the best. I am thankful I came across your video before I put in my order. Blessings!!!
@@bobtillman5769 I’ve been taking Life extension brand for many years. I’ve had severe PN from chemo for years. Recently I found out I was low on B12 so starting that I’m even better.
Thank you for your videos. Am 41 and just spent 2,5 months in hospital due to cellulitis and sepsis. I was in coma for almost 2 weeks. When I wake up I realized that I don't have any feelings in both my legs, my foots are completely numb. I know for my surgeon that they was fighting with infection, high blood temperature but also high blood sugar(Am diabetic) Neurologist diagnosed me with diabetic neuropathy. I was fully mobile before the hospital now I can barely walk. Am back home now and just received letter from physiotherapy hospital that I will have to wait 18 weeks for the appointment so your videos are the only thing that I have to help me get back on my feet 😊😊😊
OMGosh that’s horrible! How are you doing now!? Did you get some ALA? I’ve been reading a lot about it combined with benfotimine (spelling?), and it’s supposed to work synergistic miracles. Please let us know how your legs and feet are doing! (I know how difficult recovery from coma can be - I was in a coma for 10 days)….. ❤
@@MariaWalker-qo3vi Am on Nuphoria Gold since over a month and I can feel the difference. I have started moving much more around the house and pain is more manageable. Still struggling with a foot drop but I managed to get an appointment with a private neurologist so am hoping to get some answers from him. I also had an appointment with a private physiotherapist and she believes that I have not been diagnosed and managed properly at the hospital That is why she referred me to a neurologist so proper tests can be done to understand what exactly caused a food drop and nerves damage. Thank you for your message 😊
@@sylazytowska6857 sweet of you to say that. I’m much better now. But it’s been 14 years. Had to do a deep dive into natural cures - I prob wouldn’t be alright if I hadn’t. Dr Eric Berg is another good source of info, but I’ll bet you know that already. Keep us posted on your recovery. I’m very interested. ❤️
Thanks! I did a lot of research and this is the most complete video I could find about alpha lipoic acid. And it's the only video I found that differentiates between the types of alpha lipoic acids that exist and teaches how to recognize the ideal. Thank you one more time!
@@NerveDoctors I knew, thank goodness. The companies that sell the useless form are criminal and should be held accountable. Plain and simply fraudulent.
I have been buying and supplementing with alpha lipoic acid since 2005. This is the first time these different forms of ALA have come to my attention. Better late than never.
I went to 5 stores to find R-ALA and not a single one referenced the letters S, SR or R, so I would say the manufactures are hiding something from us by not properly disclosing what is actually in their products.
I guess we can’t get away from the money grubbers who don’t care if you get better or not , just spend your money on junk. Thank you for your honest information.👍🙌keep up the good work
most valuable presentation I’ve ever seen for my neuropathy. I actually have purchased alpha Lipoic acid without the R. I will find it with the R. Thanks again.
Hi Curtis. I'm so glad this video was helpful for you. The brand that I typically recommend for my patients who need just the 'R-ALA is Immunovites (link: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG). We have no affiliation with this company. They simply put out an excellent quality of R-ALA. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you for the video and information. The 'Immunovites' product seems to be NA-R-ALA. Is the the same or different from R-ALA? Is it better? Thank you, Doctor. 🙏
I’m excited about taking this product, this Dr is truly an answer to my prayers. I’ve been suffering from sciatica nerve pain for months. After praying, she popped up on my Utube page.
Omw I am going to check mine now! I have been taking mine for months now and cannot under stand why my leg and foot is not improving after my op 11 months ago. Thank you so much doctor you are truly an angel ❤
I'm truly happy to help. Now, here are a few things to consider. If you have been using R-ALA with minimal results, then you'll need to complex it with these vitamins B6 (Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate), Benfotiamine(B1) and methylcobalamin (B12). That should make a significant difference. Also, having patience is the key. Nerves are the slowest healing tissues in the body and it can take anywhere from 8 months to 2 years to fully recover. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors please advice about B6, it is said that it is toxic when it is out of range, my confusion is when it is water soluble how can it be the most toxic vitamin in B....what is the recommended dose per day for B6... I have neuropathy and colitis both
@@nageshnimbalkar4091 is sold in two pyradoxine forms, as the hydrochloride salt - HCl, which is, cheap and not good or the -5 phosphate, P5P for short which is good.
Hi Sheila. You are so very welcome. Solgar was once an outstanding supplement company, but I too have been quite disappointed with their quality over the past few years. Have a great week.
That surprises me Solgar is a very reputable company. The Blue bonnet company is all of solgars ex staff they wanted to use cheaper ingredients Solgar said no so Blue bonnet uses cheaper ingredients
the best form is R-ALA - 2 FORMS OF R-ALA STABILIZIZED AND NON STABILIZED - STABILIZED BEING THE MOST BIOAVAILABLE. (Stabilized is Na-R-ALA /Unstabilized is R-ALA) - Thanks for all you hard work Dr. M
Your Vlogs are brilliant, for one you give crystal clear researched run downs am particularly on peripheral Neuropathy, and above all you are not an alarmist trying to sell something amid fear and confusion. This information about different types of ALA was godsend, as I had a hit a road block in the treatment of PN using ALA that was clearly not the R form of ALA. So thank you once again and I am now your viewer for good🙏🙏
Will R ALA help with back pain caused by spinal stenosis etc.? I've had many injections and an ablation that left a huge dent in my hip area. They said the nerves will grow back but I don't think they have. Why don't doctors ever mention natural supplements like you have? It's always about keeping the patient “sick” and the money made from that. I bought what you suggested for my husband who has post-hermetic neuralgia from shingles. His doctor thought it was cancer! I cannot wait to see how he does. I also ordered him L-lysine, olive leaf extract, Vit B complex, Vit D. It's a horrible pain. I even researched the New England Journal of medicine and they are “ trying” to find a cure for various types of pain. Not one word about anything natural! Somehow I'm not surprised. God bless you and your family! Thank you!
Well done and thank you for telling us this important information. Most people have no idea about chirality and the R and S structural configurations of groups of molecules in organic chemistry. It's the difference between a biologically active and an inactive product.
I had yet to learn about this! But recently, I read in a doctoral thesis that when you gave alpha lipoic acid (it didn't mention anything about R-, S- or RS ALA) to a group of patients in a dose of 600 mg daily, they recovered within three months from their dilemma. But now that I have listened to this video, I realize how important it is to choose the non-synthetic tablet, which was probably meant in the experiment I referred to above. I have suffered from what I initially called Morton's syndrome, which may actually be neuropathy, although a recent blood test shows that I do not have diabetes. When I thought I had neuropathy, I bought alpha lipoic acid tablets (without an R in front of ALA), and they have made no difference either, which is explained by your explanation. Outstanding presentation and analysis, for which I thank you very much! ❤🙏 PS I saw another article that mentioned that they also tried giving 600 mg of R ALA to patients suffering from Alzheimer's. However, I don't know how the tests turned out, as I didn't get access to the site, which I don't want to pay for (I'm just an ordinary but curious person!) DS
Thanks very much Dr, that's great information for some of us. I learnt of ALA only yesterday and it's effectiveness in helping with periphery nerve repair but never the difference. Now I know what to get when I go to the pharmacy. Bless you.
Thank you for this. A TH-cam doctor that I recently learned about ALA From actually suggested a product that is the rs type. I’m very thankful I came across your video prior to purchasing. I’m 62 and the myopathy in my feet started after a severe case of covid in 2021 and has gradually gotten worse.
I think multi prescriptions and increasing strengths of anti biotic may have caused my neuropathy symptoms. They were necessary to stop cellulitis - stop infection spreading to my blood or bones, so I am thankful the treatment succeeded. @@protectorofthetruth8472 I
My neuropathy originated from contracting a mosquito borne virus which triggered Epstein Barr Virus. Then I contracted Covid in early 2020 (loss of taste/smell) which I am sure made my pain worse. However, the pain has lessened due to my changing jobs. (I sit at a desk now) .. Every evening I do Yin Yoga & eat a very clean diet. I have good days and bad days depending on my stress levels. Also, look into Qigong. That has an amazing effect on healing the body too.
Just found your channel a couple months ago. I bought your Nuphoria Max Strength. Excellent product. I personally like the fact there aren’t a lot of filler ingredients, you get a good B vitamin RDA and most importantly it actually works. Not the cheapest but the results are priceless. Thank you
I've Being having peripheral nerve pain with edema for about 2years now, and then recently I decided to go see a doctor after the symptoms became worse.I was prescribed amitriptyline to which I took to no effect, then just today I was prescribed pregaballin for the pain .Before taking the drugs I did some online research and I found that this drug has so many bad reviews and somehow I stumbled on this video and I'm so happy I did,I love how you simplified everything and made it so easy to understand, I will be getting the R ALA for my nerve pain for sure.
Hi Kelly. I'm so glad you found our channel. Let me guide you. Based on the little bit you described, you are going to need more than just R-ALA. You will need all of the other critical nutrients for nerve repair. Watch these 2 videos where I cover this: th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html Blessings.
I can assure you Pregabalin is the worse most evil drug that I ever have taken and I have take a lot. It affected so much my cognition that some people thought I was getting dementia . I was living in a kind of parallel reality, my short term memory completely gone. Avoid it at all costs.
S does not mean 'Synthetic'. R and S are used to define the 'handedness' of stereoisomers. Funny, she didn't mention anything about enantiomers of chiral compounds. It matters and would have been instructive instead of just believing her.
I'm glad I found your video. I ordered Simply Natures Pure Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg 120 Veggie Capsules from Amazon. But as I was watching your video, you showed where to look to see what type it is. It was just as you said. 300mg of R-ALA and 300mg of S-ALA. I just canceled my order
The old adage. You get ehat you pay for. Thank you Doctor.I was just about to order when I saw your article. You have saved me from buying the wrong product. Thank you
I was in a bad ATV accident on 3/5. I had a concussion and a deep gash in my scalp that required 6 staples which is healing well. Blessedly, I had no broken bones. However, I have deep internal bruising and now I have stabbing pain as my nerves are "waking up", even in my ears. Even my hair follicles hurt! I believe your video is a timely godsend! I need to order your brand of R- alpha lipoic acid and also take the Benfotiamine form of vitamin B-1. God bless you and thank you for your videos!!
Make sure they take a good look at your spine. Thirty years ago I hit something in a field that sent me off the front of a Banshee topped out, somewhere around 60-70mph. I only remember shifting in to 6th... and then ambulance lights. I broke the face guard on my helmet. I had a concussion, a small chunk of flesh missing from my leg, broken and dislocated collar bone. What I just found out 2 years ago is that I have a spinal compression injury between my shoulder blades. It's really been wreaking havoc on me for the last few years. I have no money or insurance so I can't do anything about it. Had I known about the injury then, or even 5 years ago when I still had insurance, it could have been fixed.
This response is meant to the person before me (F@Cantthinkofahandle117 ?) My heart goes out to you. I am praying 🙏 for you - May the Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord, be gracious to you....!!! He sees you, He knows He will provide all your needs!! ..... 🙏♥️✝️ 10:26 10:26 10:26 10:26 10:26
Yes I have known it since 7 years ago by reading on Amazon reviews. I got the R-ALA about $20 for a month's supply. It worked out for the severe neuropathy after shingles instead of taking a prescription from my doctor who thought I would not recovered.
I have been a little confused why ALA helped me greatly with my inflammation in the past, but now (using a different brand) it makes my inflammation worse. Thank you.
So sorry that you're experiencing this. My guess is the new brand probably isn't the same quality as possibly the old brand. A good quality brand of R-ALA I recommend is: Immunovites. Here's the link: amzn.to/3OY5IPC
Thank you Doctor. I learned a lot from you. More than 10 years ago, I had a flu that lasted for more than two weeks and self medicated with antibiotic. I lost all my muscles and was diagnosed with Miller Fisher Syndrome which was treated with 5 nights of Immunoglobulin vaccine thru IV. My neuro doctor explained that my own immune system attacked my nerves instead of attacking the virus. The sheet that covers my nerves was damaged by my own immune system. I think I have an autoimmune disorder.
Two things that surprised me are things that big companies do to mislead people in buying quality products, your information was most helpful, the other thing that surprised me is there’s not many doctors that will take time to help us make good decisions thank you ❤️
Thank you for your video. I started taking ALA based on another TH-cam channel promoting the benefits or ALA, but there was never any mention that there were two types of ALA on the market, R-ALA and S-ALA. So, being naïve, I went out and bought the cheapest version there was which was RS-ALA. I'm finishing up the first bottle now and had ordered another bottle to continue on, thinking that it might take several months to be able to see a difference. Thanks to your video I now know that I have been wasting my money, and I returned the other bottle I had bought too. Now on the hunt for the R-ALA, (Real-Alpha Lipoic Acid).
Hi Alan Smart, I'm glad you found our video informative. We do not carry a stand-alone R-ALA supplement. Because, in our vast experience we've found that when a person has moderate to severe PN or if they've had it for longer than 2 years, R-ALA, by itself won't get them across the finish line. So, we created our nerve support formula with the proper amount of R-ALA (600 mg) along with all of the other critical nutrients for the nerves as outlined in clinical studies. You can find our formula, Nuphoria cm gold and its listed ingredients at healmynerves.com/collections/our-products/products/nuphoria-cm-maximum-strength? If you'd like to learn more about the critical nutrients for nerve repair, watch this video: • Vital nutrients for nerve repair: th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html
I did not know this helpful information. I have a bottle and am going to check it as soon as I can. Thank you so much for this as I am having nerve issues and want to heal and feel better.
My understanding was that R ALA is very unstable…..thus….S ALA is added for longer stability….. now I am learning that R ALA is best…..it is so frustrating that there is so much misinformation to make sense out off. Thank you for this video 😊
Hi Danuse. I know it's definitely enough to make your head spin. So, your understanding is correct. However, they began to learn through further research that although the 'S' enantiomer stabilized it, it could actually deactivate the activity of the natural 'R' form. Now a molecule of sodium is used to stabilize the the R-ALA. Anytime you see the word stabilized after R-ALA on the ingredient label or if it says Na R-ALA it means it's been stabilized with sodium. Hope this clears it up for you. Blessings.
Thank you for this video! Extremely helpful. I was purchasing "alpha-lipoic acid" now I purchase R-alpha lipoic acid for nerve pain and managing glucose. I have type ll DM that is diet controlled . Since I'm not on medicine, I take R-alpha lipoic acid. Great video
My question is what dosages of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid and B1 should I take. It’s a struggle to keep my A1C below 7. I have some nerve pain in my feet but not super bad. I’m 79 and in very good heath. I’m 85% vegan (do eggs four times a week along with salmon 4 times a month). I’m an avid golfer and bowler and in the gym 3 times a week. I’ve shared your channel with many of my golf and bowling buddies.
🔺REDUCE/REVERSE Diabetes and/or Neuropathy… 🌈 BERBERINE 900-2000 mg split dosage after meals to substitute for metformin*. ALWAYS TAKE w CINNAMON… I take 300mg benfotiamine and 2000 mg of organic cinnamon 2-3 times daily. Do this for 8 weeks and then reduce to once daily. If numbers are still high after 2-3 weeks, repeat treatment. My glucose numbers were upper 200s and low 300s. Now my numbers are 65-140. It’s all natural and much healthier without side effects. Two pure supplements that I take to REVERSE Neuropathy: Benfotiamine (B1) 300mg x 3 R-alpha lipoic acid 300mg x 2 The specific forms given above are most bioavailable so the most effective… other forms are ineffective and interfere with recovery. R-alpha lipoic acid is the “real“ product. S-alpha lipoic acid is synthetic and not effective. If combined, the synthetic cancels the effects of the real stuff! If no letter is given before the phrase “alpha lipoic acid“ it is synthetic and does not work. *For those unaware, metformin causes neuropathy. The difference between berberine and dihydroberberine (DHB) is that DHB is absorbed at five times the rate of regular berberine. However, it is quite costly, but your DHB intake can be 1/5-1/6 of your regular berberine intake. DHB is very hard to get and may not be available in doses to be taken 2-3 times daily. After much research and comparison for purity of product without unneeded or unwanted ingredients, I recommend the following from Amazon… Order using subscriptions so you receive discounts when ordering items in the same month. a.co/d/iyRnxKd Berberine a.co/d/cX6Rk1Y Cinnamon a.co/d/ftxKNCR R-lipoic acid a.co/d/ftxKNCR Benfotiamine However, it would seem that the combination provided by the nerve doctors working synergistically is actually a better deal than separate items.
I think you need to cut down on the carbohydrates. I don't know how to do that on a vegetarian diet. The fish and eggs are good. Butter is good. You can get a glucose meter and follow Dennis Pollock on TH-cam. Sometimes the A1c can be inaccurate, too. But with the neuropathy, I'm guessing your glucose and insulin stay too high. I hope that helps. Please only take my information as a direction for your investigations.
My uncle leg is turning black from nerves..i m glad i saw this video because i started giving him ala with no R..his foot doctor is no helping him 😢 thank you for helping us..i will give and update❤
I have started taking a Supplement for Nerve Pain. I had Neuropathic Pain starting in my big toe to the whole foot. It is slowly helping my feet and I haven't been taking it for a week and a half. I am not sure what type of Alpa Lipoc Acid it is. It doesn't specify. It is 21st Century. I got it from my over the counter Insurance Policy. I am thankful to see the results so fast.
Hi, Karen. We are so sorry that you went through that, but we glad you were able to get the right type of R-alpha lipoic acid. Thank you for sharing with us!
I was diagnosed with neuropathy at 26. With no reason for the dx. No one could tell me why. I have horrific nerve pain, in my hands and feet, but not any of that numbness, wish i did!! I'm 46 now, and I've just suffered with nerve damage and painful neuropathy, and the only reason I've ever gotten, is I'm severely vitamin D deficient. Nothing has helped
Hi there, Dr D. I am so, incredibly sorry that you've been dealing with this for the last 20 years. No one should have to endure what you have. Unfortunately, it's all too common. The first thing you need to do is get on a good quality nerve support formula. Have you watched my videos on this? Here are the links: 1) th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html 2) th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html Next, make sure you've corrected your vitamin D levels. Also, get on an anti-inflammatory diet. There's tons of info on youtube. If you need our specific guidance and management for your condition, you can always schedule either a telephone or zoom consult with us. We will go through your medical records and discuss your medical history with you in great depth. 99.9% of the time, we can identify the cause from this. We can also help outline a specific protocol for you, especially since you've had this for 20 years. Not to worry, we've worked with many patients who have had their PN for 20 or more years. If you'd like more info on the consult call us at: 844-400-0101 or email us at: info@nuphoria.com Blessings.
Dr I am from India 🇮🇳 i have svere nerve pains in my feets and hands give yours valuable advice to me. I will be really heartly thankful to you for your Guidance.
Thanks for R ALA video warning on scams. Had just finished viewing a video talking of studies showing 600 mgs of al helped neuropathy- without mentioning the forms. Because I routinely require steroids for my genetic copd, and because of chemo & other things, neuropathy has entered my life. Your hope in this area is not only informative, but inspirational, and this is how true help always starts to come. God bless you all for your inspiration
I just received 2 months of your ALA with essence. I was told that essence will make it work faster and better? Is this true ? It sounds strange but I was told I should notice some improvement within a month. I was also informed by others that I can order this on Amazon. Is this true or not ? Please respond as I have in the past requested info and haven’t received any feedback. I have been suffering from neuropathy for at least 10 yrs. I am prediabetic and my Dr. Is from the Mass General in Boston who I Just got rid of because he is worthless. He did nothing for me for 20 yrs.Stay away from Anthony Granfone in Boston. Please respond to my request. Al DePierro
I was told that I should take 2 capsules for breakfast and 3 essence, then lunch 2 capsules of ALA then dinner 3 capsules of essence. That’s atotal of 10 capsules a day. Is that correct ? Sounds like a lot. Please inform.
I bought 2 bottles of a cheaper brand that only listed Alpha Lipoic Acid. Your video definitely surprised me! Thank you for the heads-up video. Will be purchasing your brand soon. Best regards!
Hi Claudia. I'm glad that you found our video helpful. We do not make a stand-alone R-ALA. We do however use R-ALA in our Neuropathy formula, Nuphoria cm Gold. If you're looking for a complete formula here's the website: www.healmynerves.com. If all you would like is the stand-alone R-ALA, this is the brand that I recommend: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG We have no affiliation with this company. I recommend them because they're a good quality R-ALA and they're doing the manufacturing properly to maintain the integrity of the R-ALA. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.
I did the same... I purchased two bottles of alpha lipoic acid, at a lower more affordable price. But now I'm going to return the unopened one and purchase the correct one.
I'm just seeing this because I've been researching neuropathy pain in my husband's feet since his DX od Rhabdomylosis last June. They put him on Gabapentin and although it seems to help his pain, I don't want him on it long term after watching your video about how it can cause neuropathy as well! I am glad you have a link to purchase this product because I can't find it in my own research. Thank you for all this information you provide free of charge. God bless you.
Hello Doctor! My husband ordered ALA and on the side of the bottle it says...CL Alpha Acid 600mg...but I did not hear you mention the "CL" at all. Is this the wrong ALA also? Please tell us if this something harmful or worthless, because we don't want to waste time and $$$ on useless trifles! Thank you for your time and your informative videos. Keep up the excellent work! kristi
Hi Kristi. Hmmm....CL-ALA. Well, you've completely stumped me. In all my research, I've never seen a version called CL-ALA. I'm familiar with a DL enantiomer. Do me a favor, snap a picture of the front label and the back label that has the 'Supplement Facts' panel and send it to my email at: info@nuphoria.com. I'll take a look at it. Blessings.
Thank you for the information. I have a question, what is the difference between R-Lipoic Acid and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid? The lipoic acid that I am taking because I have neuropathy says R-Lipolic Acid.
Hi Maria. That's an excellent question. Both of these compounds are excellent but they work slightly different from each other. R-ALA is an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger that repairs oxidative damage. So, this is very important for nerve degeneration. While, R-Lipoic acid serves as a cofactor for the mitochondria. So, in essence, it helps with mitochondrial health. If you're suffering from PN, I would recommend using the R-ALA form. Hope this helps. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors do you think 600mg of R-LA may still help peripheral neuropathy? I want to try this but so far can't seem to find R-ALA. I'm only seeing R-LA when there's an R in the name.
@@MC-yx9oe I upped my ALA today, from 300mg 3xD to 600mg 3xD and the relief is astonishing. I have the R-ALA on order, but each capsule is approximately 220mg so I will have to figure out the best dosage once I begin taking it.
Excellent question... Thank you for asking about that in such a detailed way. I too was wondering about why the word "Alpha" was missing and the label only read R-lipoic acid😀
I was about to buy ALA not knowing there's a huge difference between R ALA and S ALA. Thanks so much for saving us from those pharmaceutical predators. Blessings!
Thank you for a very informative video clip. (And you got to the point quickly which is always a blessing!) I unfortunately did buy ALA R+S (without seeing this first), for possible insulin sensitivity - and will have no problem dumping them if there is no obvious benefit. So surely the manufacturers must provide some benefits or they'd only have single non-repeated orders?
Hi Jas. Thanks for sharing. So, what happens with the synthetic 'S' version is that it deactivates certain enzymes in most people that prevent the ALA or even R-ALA (in the case of the racemic mixture) from being effectively utilized by the cells. There is a small percentage of the population that this will not effect, albeit small. Fortunately, you fall into that small percentage, which is great. However, the majority of people will not be as fortunate as you. However, I'm truly happy that it has helped you. Blessings.
i guess ive been taking the S version as it depicts an S on the front of the bottle . it has worked wonders for me , literal Mirical's for me when i had nerve pain so severe that if i brushed against the wall i would feel instant pain . i have been using this version for 3 years now and feel good effects when i double or even triple the suggested dosage i am also type 2 diabetic .
@robertallain8966 thanks for sharing that! I think sometimes in their big rush for content, people will exaggerate and make a huge deal out of things to get the 'likes' and the subscribers which ensures their income...perfect example here!
I was just made aware of the super vitamin c for nerves, inflammation, and collagen making...and here this pops up. I have had tingling and numbness in hands, legs, arms, ..I'm not diabetic have near perfect labwork, yet suffer with either a pinched nerve or nerve damage. I will try this . Thank you Ms. Lady!
Such a great video, doc. Thank you so much for this. One question though, is it true that taking R-ALA can cause severe hair loss? I've read a couple of reviews from people who started to develop severe hair loss around 3 months after they began taking R-ALA. Thanks!
You're very welcome. R-ALA does not cause hair loss. On the contrary, clinical research has shown that it can slow down a receding hairline and facilitate new hair growth by blocking enzymes that threaten our hair roots in general. Typically, what happens with hair loss is that a person has an underactive thyroid problem that has gone undetected or they are deficient in minerals and trace minerals. Thanks for the great question. Blessings.
Amazon NOW brand Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg free Radical Scavenger is what I have been taking. There is no R. But does the RS you speak of mean Radical Scavenger?
@@rendagolden2496 No. You clearly haven't studied organic chemistry. Read up on the meaning "levorotatory", "racemic", and "dextrorotatory" in the context of organic chemical structures. Even the racemic form is helpful but the dextrorotatary form is to be preferred.
@@NerveDoctors Vit E : INTERESTING FACT … My hair was falling out excessively for YEARS. Then a blood test showed super high levels of Vit E. So I stopped taking the Vit E and Guess What …. ? WITHIN 4 DAYS (4 days!) my hair stopped falling out ! (I took it for decades 🙁)
Thank you for this info! My mom is 78 and has had idiopathic neuropathy for about 9 hrs. She’s not diabetic, has had 5 spinal surgeries and has tried so many products trying to help. She really struggles with this, do you think there’s hope with the R-ALA after 9 years? Thank you in advance! ♥️
Hi Jodi. ABSOLUTELY! We've had peripheral neuropathy patients come to us that had been suffering for 20 years and were able to turn their cases around. Now, given the fact that your mom has had this for 9 years, she will need more in addition to R-ALA. She's going to need Benfotiamine, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, Methylcobalamin, Acetyl L Carnitine and L-citrulline. You don't have to buy these separately. You can usually get them in 1 or 2 nerve support formulas. You must make sure, though that they're in the right amounts, otherwise it won't work. Watch my video: The Right Dose. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help. Blessings.
Thank you so much for your reply! We ordered your Gold formula for her and she received it today. When I first read your comment, I thought these were extra products she needed in addition to yours, but if I understand correctly, these are covered in your product right? She’ll start it tomorrow and praying with all my might that it makes a difference for her like it did your mom. Blessings to you also! 🙏♥️
I have been using Alapha Lipoic Acid for about 10yrs after reversing my diabetic . I never knew it had different types . It just say alpha liopic acid.I would like to know if I am using the right stuff. It's 200mg I am using.
I was about to tell you that after being very sick from my amalgams, R-alpha lipoic acid cured a number of supposedly incurable conditions, and that I definitely wouldnt write it off for that reason. But it did take years.
Thank you for validating what my leg was physically experiencing when I had to buy a cheaper brand because of inflationary costs that are undermining health recovery.
I've been taking the wrong Alpha Lipoic Acid for years. No wonder I haven't gotten better...that's upsetting!!! I am on a limited income. I have wasted a lot of money! Thank you for exposing this deception. I am subscribing to your channel. God bless you. 🌝⚘💥💕
@@NerveDoctors After taking the wrong Alpha Lipoic Acid for years, I have just ordered a bottle of yours and I am excited to see what happens. I think I'm going to be pleasantly surprised. 🌝⚘💥💕
This is great information...I was taking vegan high potency but now I know actually not beneficial but the opposite....thank-you...this is why I constantly educate myself for better health and better informed information such as this presentation.
Whew, mine is R. But my next purchase will be powder, thanks for drawing my attention to this. The one I have now is only 75 mg per tablet, and has 900 mg ALC, too. 3 tabs per day is suggested.
Always important to ask who funds these videos and what do they stand to benefit from doing so. And massively important to eat and drink only healthy foods and to do both cardio and weight bearing exercises regularly. With a balanced, high quality diet, reducing the intake of carcenogenic foods (bacon and other red meats, alcohol etc, and refined sugar) you don't need supplements. The body is great at providing everything you need to be safe and healthy, as long as you put good stuff in.
Thank you so much for this excellent and very important informative presentation . And for all the work you do helping people suffering with health issues.
Thank you Dr. Monteiro for the information- I have post Herpatic Neuralgia on my hand ( bad pain). I received my Gold Nupphoria today!! So happy. This along with intensive ATP and Acupuncture is sure to help me get back to normal! Thank you for the insight and the shipment - 2 month supply😀
just bought the S alpha lipoic acid in the store yesterday unbeknowing and just threw it in the trash Dont think they would give me a refund when i tell them it is synthetic. Wish i had seen your video yesterday, thanks for the info! New subscriber!
Hi Marcelina. If you didn't open it and have the receipt, they usually take it back. I'm so sorry you had to find out a day late but at least now you know. Here's a brand that is a good quality that I recommend. I'm in no way affiliated with this company. Here's the link: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG And thank you so much for subscribing. Have a wonderful day. Blessings.
Thank you for the info. I had hoped to hear that somewhere medical researchers are working around the clock to find solutions to the PN crisis (unfortunately, NO!). My Neurologist tells me that nerves cannot recover. I agree that the underlying condition must be addressed. My experience so far is that perhaps, due to addressing the underlying condition, the progression of the PN may have been slowed, perhaps stopped. Both Lyrica and Gabapentin seem to help somewhat. Am open to supplementation. Just ordered the Nuphoria advertised here. I will give a report once I give it a good month or so. Since I am older, healing takes longer. This is a no-sh*t bad disorder to have. If others have tried this, I would be interested in reading about their real experiences with the Nuphoria.
Hi Tom. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I don't know if your familiar with my story. I became an expert in this field because my mother had developed a severe case of PN from chemotherapy due to lung cancer. So, I do know how debilitating this condition is. Based on the information you provided here, it will take longer than 30 days for you to see results. The more severe and the longer you've had PN, the more time it takes before symptoms begin to alleviate. When you receive your order, there's an insert that will come with it that outlines what you can expect in terms of timelines for results. We are here to help not only our patients but our customers, as well. We really do want to see you guys recover, which is very possible. Our customers have access to both Dr C and myself for guidance. You don't have to navigate these tricky waters alone. You can always call our toll free number 844-400-0101 or email us at info@nuphoria.com and we will guide you through this journey. Blessings.
@@gillianmurphy2111 Still on Neuphoria. I don't think the NP is getting worse which is something. The electrical shocks seemed to have stopped but I still have other major symptoms including pain, numbness, pins and needles, and something like a burning sensation. THis occurs on the feet and the upper finger portions on both hands. But what I term the electric shocks, which would make my leg twitch in pain has stopped. I think I may have a moderate case of PN. Been on low carb diet for a few months now too. Hope I can keep walking. Apologies for the grammar. I hope this makes sense. Thank you for asking.
You should stop gabapentin and Lyrica immediately as they both contributed to Neuropathy. The nerve doctors have a two-part article about all the medications that give you neuropathy.
7/3/2023 - WOW. I have not been getting the right R-ALA over many years. My Dr couldn't recommend 1 way back when so I have been stupid. Thanks soooo soooo much.
Thanks for clarifying the differences between Alpha Lipoic Acid forms. Can you recommend some vitamins/supplements to take with ALA when having neuropathy?
Hi Tony. You're very welcome. Yes, I did videos on the vital ingredients necessary for nerve repair and the therapeutic doses they need to be taken in. Here are the links: Links: Vital Nutrients for Nerves: th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html The Right Dose: th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html Avoid These Ingredients: th-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/w-d-xo.html Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I bookmarked your video for later watching. I'm 70 years old with movement and walking issues, probably neuropathy. I have just started taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid tablets 300 mg. I usually take vitamins B1, B12 and D3 (prescription), Omega 3, Magnesium, etc. Do you recommend taking 300 mg or 600 mg? In combination with R-ALA, what vitamins or supplements should I take? Thanks for your time.
I am currently taking an R-Alpha Lipoic Acid based on your video. However, I only took 240mg and it gave me a slight headache and made me feel dizzy the rest of the day. It is a product I ordered online. Any ideas on why I had such a strange reaction?
Yes, - yes I had the same / simmilar reaction too? What personally I don't know, is that the reaction of the A L A , or is it something else? Nothig major, but it's unpleasant.
I don't know if this is the best, but it is labeled at Life Extension. I have decided to divide the 240 mg capsule into three doses. I hope this helps.@@ramona7160
@@ramona7160 I’m ordering the stuff she recommends in the link next week as I have pretty bad Sciatica which has been keeping me up at night too. BTW you might also want to check out MSM, Turmeric and Magnesium. Good luck!
Hi thank you for the great info. The bottles that say R- Alpha Lipoic acid in the front and back, then say at the back it is derived from Na R-ALA - Sodium R- alpha Lioate. Is yhe correct one to use? Most of the ones say the same. Thanks.
Hi Norman. Yes, this is the correct one. Previously companies were displaying R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (stabilized) which is the same as NA R-ALA. R-Alpha Lipoic Acid must be stabilized for absorption into the cells and to prevent degradation in the GI track. In order to stabilize it to maximize cellular absorption, a molecule known as sodium is used. More companies are now displaying this to show the sodium molecule (NA+). Whether it says stabilized or NA R-ALA they are both the same. Thanks for this great question.
I was looking for this exact info. Thank you soooo much. My mom is about to go buy ALA and I found this just in time. I hope she listens to me. Parents have a hard time learning from their kids. Especially when they've raised you to believe your dumb but you've known they were tripping your entire life. shame😔🥴🥰
(LOL...your comment is so on point about parents) So glad it has helped. If your mom has any questions feel free to refer her to this channel and I will gladly answer any questions for either one of you. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors that's very kind of you . She is a very intelligent woman and almost as strong willed as I am. Age is getting on her but at 83 she is seeming like she's going to be around another 20 years. I can't imagine life without her. Hmm. I really admire your accomplishments. I look forward to more videos and getting familiar with your work. I'm also learning for my own sake. Thanks again! 😉
@@NerveDoctors May Allah reward you well, Doctor. I follow you from Morocco. Sorry, I don't know English. I rely on google for translation. I took alpha lipoic acid after Dr. Berg talked about it in one of his videos and advised him to take benfotiamine and tocotrionols with him, but he did not advise taking 900 mg. I am from pain strength doubled the amount. I ordered it from iherb and the pain actually stopped and I recovered and the problem came back after six months but this time the disaster happened I forgot to mention I visited the ear specialist after the dose and after the examination found that the ear crystals came out of their place and I lost my balance and after the taming session thank God it improved Thank you very much, dear madam. Much love and appreciation to you from Morocco🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. I am 70 years old with well-managed type 2 diabetes for over 30 years. Six years ago, I suddenly developed neuropathy in my left hand. and both feet. I took regular ALA and in less than a month I was 90% healed. After two years I tried R-ALA and got a red rash on my legs that went away after stopping. Later I took a break and suddenly I got serious double vision, My ophthalmologist diagnosed damage to the main optic nerve and left me without therapy just like the previous doctor for my numb legs. Many doctors do not appreciate the importance of alternative medicine. On the same day, I took an increased dose of 2x600 "NOW" ALA and in just a week I completely recovered my regular vision. Now two years have passed since I am in excellent shape with 600Mg ALA per day. Some manufacturers of R-ALA regularly warn about allergies.
You said you stopped taking R-ALA after developing the rash on your legs and then the rash went away when you stopped taking it. When you said you got double vision and a damaged optic nerve when on a break, what were you on a break from? Did you start the R-ALA again and then take a break? Please excuse my confusion. I have issues with my optic nerve and don't want to do more damage if R-ALA is going to harm further.
No, I never took R-ALA again. As a long-term diabetic, I developed neuropathy in 2017 and started taking regular ALA at first 600, later 300 mg and recovered in just a month. After about two successful years, I took a break for a few months and did not take ALA at all. In December 2020, almost overnight, I got very serious double vision. The doctor diagnosed optic nerve damage as a possible consequence of diabetes without giving me therapy. We talked about special glasses and he sent me home so we can talk to each other... Since he confirmed that it was part of my already known neuropathy, I immediately decided to return to my tested therapy. The same day I started high dose ALA 2x600 and in just a few days I had an incredible improvement and a quick and 100% recovery. No one will and cannot confirm that I was cured with this supplement, nor do I know what happened and what will happen. I have been taking 600 mg of ALA since then and still have no neuropathy.@@Vibrant_Spirit
@@GO0994 Thanks for explaining. Great news about the ALA and what's it done for you! I've dealt with doctor/specialists over the last few months for my issue and they've been disappointing. They scoff at the idea of alternative therapies and supplements. Happy to hear you are doing so well on ALA. Seems to be the right thing for you!
Good day Dr 🙂! This is my first time watching your video. Thanks for the info on R-ALA. I already have the synthetic one and have been taking it. My last dose was yesterday. I did purchase the R-ALA last week but the cost was under $50.00. Any suggestions on what should I do now? I gave your video a like 👍🏾. Thanks for your help 🙂!
Hi Fayth-Anna. That's a beautiful name. Yay, to getting the right form of ALA. For R-ALA you want to take 300 mg twice per day. If you have a sensitive stomach, then always take it with food or a snack, otherwise it can cause some stomach upset. If you tell me what your symptoms are I can give you better guidance. If you prefer a private forum, feel free to email me at: info@nuphoria.com with your symptoms. Tell me how long you've had it and how bad the symptoms get. Blessings. P.S....thanks so much for liking our video. It really helps us.
@@NerveDoctors thanks for replying so promptly and your sentiment re my name. My symptoms are tingling at the top of my fingers and cold hands and feet mostly the tips. I mainly take it as an antioxidant. The brand that I purchased only have 100mg per capsules. I'm not in the 🇺🇲.
fayth there are a number of products that are the correct STABALIZED R-Lipoic Acid but like you noticed, the dosage is not enough. I have been taking this for years now and I notice a difference if I run out. I take 300mg twice a day along with l-carnitine 500 mg twice a day. I wish I could take more (studies show 600 mg as the min.) but its just too expensive. I pay about 40.00 for a 60 day supply at 600mg daily and I live in the US. I am hoping to get to a point where it is healed but I am sure it will take years (low inflammation type diet/only whole food).
@@cindy4678 thanks for sharing your journey. I haven't seen much changes so I will increase the dosage I'm taking. But as you pointed out it's way too pricey. Thanks again for sharing 🙂
Thank you very much. Reading a therapeutic Proposal from clinic in Ecuador. Now I can go back to the doctor and discuss your information and the proposal before making a decision. Suffer from post surgery on disk between C4-C5 vertebra. The post nerve pain and weakening of my right shoulder and arm, are barely tolerable 2 years later.
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R and S forms refers to the chirality of the molecule. R= rectus (right handed), S = sinsiter (left handed). R and S are both synthetic when mass produced for supplements. S is a biproduct of the production. Racemic mixtures (50/50, R/S) are then processed to separate the 2 enantiomers. R is the biologically acitve and natrually produced form. For supplements, R and S are both produced synthetically, then separated. S does not stand for synthetic. But it's an easy way to remember, for non chemists.
That is a good, concise explanation. Thanks.
It's all scams people for views wake the fuck up it's for views so they can generate more money off of views and TH-cam smh but people are so blind and stupid they will just about believe anything out on the Internet sad as hell
Is she correct the Alpha Lipoic Acid without the R in front has no benefit?
Four months after a two month stint in the hospital with covid and a twice collapsed lung I had pain in my heart (or heart area) when I breathed in deeply. The pain wasn't lessening at all with time. My doctor gave me an IV of Alpha Lipoic Acid and I swear to god 90% of the pain was gone by that evening. Then the following week I got another IV and the pain was 99% gone. After the third IV the pain was completely gone and hasn't come back and that was a couple of months ago. I'm a believer. My doctors all believed that I was suffering from nerve damaged from the emergency chest tube that they put between my ribs and that my heart wasn't involved.
That's fantastic. I'm so happy that you were in a hospital that was that progressive and offered ALA IV infusions. Most don't. So happy to hear that you're on the road to recovery.
@@NerveDoctors Actually, the IV was done by my functional medicine doctor. She tried to get the hospital to give me various IVs like Vitamin C while I was there and she had a very hard time of it.
@D S can my primary care doctor give me this IV?
@D S can my primary care doctor give me this IV?
Yeah, they usually look at whatever is most convenient for them to say whether it is accurate or not. And they follow each other like lemmings so have to hope the first one got lucky and got it right. Good luck with every thing.
My heart-felt gratitude for watching this video before I opened my first purchase of ALA (from a reputable Australian brand) only to find that the active ingredients did not state "R" on the ingredient list.
Luckily, I kept the receipt and did not open. So, I ventured onto Amazon to purchase your brand "Nuphoria" only to find that it is completely sold out. There is another brand I will research before I buy. (Jarrow)
Thank you so much for caring enough to enlighten us poor sufferers - Life's tough enough having to deal with the pain let alone unwittigly giving money to unscrupulous shysters for nothing!!
One thing I love about this doctor is, she responds to her followers. We greatly appreciate it 💪💞
I try. Thank you so much!
@@NerveDoctors I agree. She helped me also
I am taking aspirin can take R ALA
@@NerveDoctors where is the link
@@andreaandrea874 In the description, like she said.
Six months ago I found this video. I found to be very informative and I bought ALA from Amazon. It took some time to heal my nerves just like you said in video. Today after following your protocol I am at 98% recovered from neuropathy. The nerves damage I had was from a fall by accident in my back yard. I like to thank you so much for your efforts in putting out this videos and sharing your knowledge with people. Very grateful.
WOO HOO! WAY TO GO, TIEL. So happy that you took a proactive approach to your health and look how it paid off. You should be extremely proud of yourself. Blessings.
Tiel Roxy you can also take unfortified nutritional yeast and get your B vitamins over time will heal the mylan sheath covering it does work well it did for me
Were you using the Nuphoria-Gold that the good doctors are marketing?
That is wonderful what name brand did you get off of Amazon?
@@kuljim2602 Yes, I did it for 6 Months and I am very happy with the results. Just like she said in the video, it takes time it will not happen in a week or two,but I felt the progress in my hand than in my fingers.
Thank you for being straight with us and not sugar coating it. You called it a scam, and it is. I'm having such difficulty finding a good one to purchase, because te powers that be want us ill and dumbed down
I had a hard time finding R-ALA too. I found one at Super Supplements (Vitamin Shoppe). Life Extension brand "Super R-Lipoic Acid 240 mg, and yes, like she said it was near $50! But if it works, it's worth it!
I've taken ALA and I can tell you it works. My vision improves every time I take it.
Happy holidays, Brian. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Have a blessed and joyous holiday!!
Please, Sir, what brand do you use? I'm on chemo and hear this may help.
What's the brand you use?
I like when you ask brand..nobody responds!!@patriotares
@@dd87127 guess he oD'd ehh?? Lol
😮Thank you so much for educating us. I really didn't know that R Lipoic Acid is the real deal. Appreciate you so much. We need more Doc's like you.
This channel is life and has the best information on this topic online hands down
Great information, I did not know the difference - I got rid of my Type 2 diabetes over 10 years ago from Doctor Fung and the neuropathy is just about gone ... you are a true blessing... thank you
You are so welcome and CONGRATULATIONS! Job well done young 'Sky Walker'.
Dr Fung saved my life. He is awesome!!!
What did you use to get rid of it?
@@DMWB57 where is Dr. Fung located?
I believe Dr. Fung is based in Canada. He has many videos on TH-cam and his book(s) are sold in bookstores, Amazon, etc.
I was amazed when i watched this video. Have been taking ALA for months now NOT FEELING DIFFERENT AT ALL. I suffer from very bad CRPS in my right knee which has caused me a great deal of neuropathy pain IM ACTUALLY FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE RIGHTNOW im ordering your product immediatly THANK YOU
Good morning. I'm so glad our video helped you. If you need more guidance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're happy to help get you on the right path. Blessings.
You are a LIFE SAVER!! We need more doctors like you!! Keep up the good work and GOD BLESS YOU AND YR FAMILY!!!!
Thank you so much. You as well!
I’ve been doing a lot of research recently and learned that the R Alpha Lipoic Acid is the authentic form . I’m impressed with your videos. Thank you.😢
Thanks for bringing this to light as I'm now aware that I've been duped....again.
Dr. Monteiro, I am obviously not the only one who deems you to be a most concerned and benevolent doctor, who cares about the quality of your work and how you relay the topics to your public. We love and appreciate you.
She's got you fooled!
I bought NA-R alpha lipolic acid 600mg from Immunovites. Is this the R you recommended?
Thank you
Thank You Doctor for making me educated in this path of self study, self-awareness & self help.
You go lovely!! Stay as stress free as you can and embrace your healing journey with self love. (I do this and believe we are led by our guiding spirit) X
I finished the whole bottle of Nuphoria and got no relief, I was so hopeful, can't afford to try anymore, Thanks for the opportunity!
Please tell more people. They are really good at scamming people!
Like one of the above comments, I would talk to your doctor about getting ALA IV! It would be worth a try.
Did you alter your diet in any way? as an example cut back on sugar? how long have you had neuropathy? some people need to do a month or two depending on what's happening in their bodies ..there are a lot of symptoms..On medication? Did you contact The Nerve Doctors? I'm not in medical field and I'm not trying to say that it didn't work for you just was wondering have you tried anything else that has helped ?
Notice the information she is ommitting, DOSAGE AMOUNT which ranges BETWEEN 600-1800MG per day. She's directly selling HER expensive supplement. Cheaper versions like nutricost work equally well, Try it for 3 weeks and see for yourself. You're welcome.
She did include the dosage: 2 tablets per day equal 600 mg. She says it right in her video.
Thanks
Thanks for infos
This woman is a scammer. I wonder if she is even a real doctor.
Yep I buy the Nutri cost on Amazon but there are two of them so she is correct about the r in front of it I take 3 in the morning and 3 at night they are 100 mg and they work perfectly fine
I learned about ALA just recently and was just about ready to order it from Amazon. I have neuropathy in both feet. I noticed in researching the products on Amazon that there were R-ALA, S-ALA, and RS-ALA and was very confused about that. SO, thank you for such a detailed explanation about which product is the best. I am thankful I came across your video before I put in my order. Blessings!!!
Well put!
Thanks for explaining the difference...geeze
Ahhh!Ty,Ty I literally just learned of this from Dr.Mandela on You Tube and was just about to order,and then your video popped up.Look at God.❤
@@NerveDoctors Can you recommend a good brand of R ALA? I'm trying to order online and I can' see the ingredients.
@@bobtillman5769 I’ve been taking Life extension brand for many years. I’ve had severe PN from chemo for years. Recently I found out I was low on B12 so starting that I’m even better.
Thank you for taking the time to educate those of us who really could use some help with our discomfort!! Bless you.
Thank you for your videos. Am 41 and just spent 2,5 months in hospital due to cellulitis and sepsis. I was in coma for almost 2 weeks. When I wake up I realized that I don't have any feelings in both my legs, my foots are completely numb. I know for my surgeon that they was fighting with infection, high blood temperature but also high blood sugar(Am diabetic) Neurologist diagnosed me with diabetic neuropathy. I was fully mobile before the hospital now I can barely walk. Am back home now and just received letter from physiotherapy hospital that I will have to wait 18 weeks for the appointment so your videos are the only thing that I have to help me get back on my feet 😊😊😊
OMGosh that’s horrible! How are you doing now!? Did you get some ALA? I’ve been reading a lot about it combined with benfotimine (spelling?), and it’s supposed to work synergistic miracles. Please let us know how your legs and feet are doing! (I know how difficult recovery from coma can be - I was in a coma for 10 days)….. ❤
@@MariaWalker-qo3vi Am on Nuphoria Gold since over a month and I can feel the difference. I have started moving much more around the house and pain is more manageable. Still struggling with a foot drop but I managed to get an appointment with a private neurologist so am hoping to get some answers from him. I also had an appointment with a private physiotherapist and she believes that I have not been diagnosed and managed properly at the hospital That is why she referred me to a neurologist so proper tests can be done to understand what exactly caused a food drop and nerves damage. Thank you for your message 😊
Am sorry to hear you was in coma, hope you feeling better now.
@@sylazytowska6857 sweet of you to say that. I’m much better now. But it’s been 14 years. Had to do a deep dive into natural cures - I prob wouldn’t be alright if I hadn’t. Dr Eric Berg is another good source of info, but I’ll bet you know that already. Keep us posted on your recovery. I’m very interested. ❤️
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Thanks for the education! We need more people like you .
Thank you so much, Raymond. We enjoy making a difference. Blessings.
Dr. Eric Berg on TH-cam.
Thanks! I did a lot of research and this is the most complete video I could find about alpha lipoic acid. And it's the only video I found that differentiates between the types of alpha lipoic acids that exist and teaches how to recognize the ideal. Thank you one more time!
Good morning, Silvanaldo. You are so very welcome. So glad it was especially useful. That truly makes us happy. Have a great weekend!
Great I just bought what doesn’t work
@@NerveDoctors I knew, thank goodness. The companies that sell the useless form are criminal and should be held accountable. Plain and simply fraudulent.
@@lisafigueroa7433 same here
@@plaziesmith9348go
I have been buying and supplementing with alpha lipoic acid since 2005. This is the first time these different forms of ALA have come to my attention. Better late than never.
I went to 5 stores to find R-ALA and not a single one referenced the letters S, SR or R, so I would say the manufactures are hiding something from us by not properly disclosing what is actually in their products.
Since 2005? I guess it doesn't work!
Were is her badge, she's the scam
I guess we can’t get away from the money grubbers who don’t care if you get better or not , just spend your money on junk. Thank you for your honest information.👍🙌keep up the good work
it is a shame something so beneficial is so expensive. This is the work of the devil and i'm not even religious.
most valuable presentation I’ve ever seen for my neuropathy. I actually have purchased alpha Lipoic acid without the R. I will find it with the R. Thanks again.
Hi Curtis. I'm so glad this video was helpful for you. The brand that I typically recommend for my patients who need just the 'R-ALA is Immunovites (link: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG). We have no affiliation with this company. They simply put out an excellent quality of R-ALA. Blessings.
Tristemente acabo de recibir mi ALA sin "R" . 🙏 Agradezco enormemente que compartan su conocimiento sobre todo cuando se trata de la salud.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you for the video and information. The 'Immunovites' product seems to be NA-R-ALA. Is the the same or different from R-ALA? Is it better? Thank you, Doctor. 🙏
@@marthasandoval6760 😮
So if I have the ALA that consists of both S-ALA and R-ALA I should throw it in the trash?
I’m excited about taking this product, this Dr is truly an answer to my prayers. I’ve been suffering from sciatica nerve pain for months. After praying, she popped up on my Utube page.
Omw I am going to check mine now! I have been taking mine for months now and cannot under stand why my leg and foot is not improving after my op 11 months ago.
Thank you so much doctor you are truly an angel ❤
I'm truly happy to help. Now, here are a few things to consider. If you have been using R-ALA with minimal results, then you'll need to complex it with these vitamins B6 (Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate), Benfotiamine(B1) and methylcobalamin (B12). That should make a significant difference. Also, having patience is the key. Nerves are the slowest healing tissues in the body and it can take anywhere from 8 months to 2 years to fully recover. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors please advice about B6, it is said that it is toxic when it is out of range, my confusion is when it is water soluble how can it be the most toxic vitamin in B....what is the recommended dose per day for B6... I have neuropathy and colitis both
The same here
@@sherrihinton2885 do u have colitis ?
@@nageshnimbalkar4091 is sold in two pyradoxine forms, as the hydrochloride salt - HCl, which is, cheap and not good or the -5 phosphate, P5P for short which is good.
Hi Doc. I just found you on YT. All I can say is WOW!!!. The way you explain, illustrate and break down things. Amazing. Thank you.
Awww! Thank you so very much. I'm so glad you find it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. We're very happy to give guidance. Blessings.
@The Nerve Doctors - Neuropathy Pain Treatment what is the name of the product you recommend please?
I have suffered from feet nerve damage for years, and this educational information has been an eye opener. Thank you love!
Hey,then have u tried R alpha lipolic?
I am disgusted with Solgar, as they don’t identify the source . I live in South Africa and I can’t find an honest product. Thank you for the info.
Hi Sheila. You are so very welcome. Solgar was once an outstanding supplement company, but I too have been quite disappointed with their quality over the past few years. Have a great week.
That surprises me Solgar is a very reputable company. The Blue bonnet company is all of solgars ex staff they wanted to use cheaper ingredients Solgar said no so Blue bonnet uses cheaper ingredients
Hi please let me know if you found the right product, I live in CT, South Africa
I also need a good source in SA
Solgar Was Sold To The Big Conglomerate NESTLE !
Thank you for a very educational video. I've learned more from this video than the years of seeing the neurologist.
the best form is R-ALA - 2 FORMS OF R-ALA STABILIZIZED AND NON STABILIZED - STABILIZED BEING THE MOST BIOAVAILABLE. (Stabilized is Na-R-ALA /Unstabilized is R-ALA) - Thanks for all you hard work Dr. M
Your Vlogs are brilliant, for one you give crystal clear researched run downs am particularly on peripheral Neuropathy, and above all you are not an alarmist trying to sell something amid fear and confusion. This information about different types of ALA was godsend, as I had a hit a road block in the treatment of PN using ALA that was clearly not the R form of ALA. So thank you once again and I am now your viewer for good🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your kind words, Asim. Blessings.
Will R ALA help with back pain caused by spinal stenosis etc.? I've had many injections and an ablation that left a huge dent in my hip area. They said the nerves will grow back but I don't think they have. Why don't doctors ever mention natural supplements like you have? It's always about keeping the patient “sick” and the money made from that. I bought what you suggested for my husband who has post-hermetic neuralgia from shingles. His doctor thought it was cancer! I cannot wait to see how he does. I also ordered him L-lysine, olive leaf extract, Vit B complex, Vit D. It's a horrible pain. I even researched the New England Journal of medicine and they are “ trying” to find a cure for various types of pain. Not one word about anything natural! Somehow I'm not surprised. God bless you and your family! Thank you!
Well done and thank you for telling us this important information. Most people have no idea about chirality and the R and S structural configurations of groups of molecules in organic chemistry. It's the difference between a biologically active and an inactive product.
That is correct. Thank you so much for acknowledging that. Blessings.
Please tell us where we can get it from.food and quantities of food
I had yet to learn about this! But recently, I read in a doctoral thesis that when you gave alpha lipoic acid (it didn't mention anything about R-, S- or RS ALA) to a group of patients in a dose of 600 mg daily, they recovered within three months from their dilemma. But now that I have listened to this video, I realize how important it is to choose the non-synthetic tablet, which was probably meant in the experiment I referred to above. I have suffered from what I initially called Morton's syndrome, which may actually be neuropathy, although a recent blood test shows that I do not have diabetes. When I thought I had neuropathy, I bought alpha lipoic acid tablets (without an R in front of ALA), and they have made no difference either, which is explained by your explanation. Outstanding presentation and analysis, for which I thank you very much! ❤🙏
PS I saw another article that mentioned that they also tried giving 600 mg of R ALA to patients suffering from Alzheimer's. However, I don't know how the tests turned out, as I didn't get access to the site, which I don't want to pay for (I'm just an ordinary but curious person!) DS
Thank you so much for the advice I'm in a lot of pain from my going downy legs burning feet numbness tingling pins and needles
Did you found any relieve with this Alpha Lipoic Acid ?@@tracyreddy1085
Thanks very much Dr, that's great information for some of us. I learnt of ALA only yesterday and it's effectiveness in helping with periphery nerve repair but never the difference. Now I know what to get when I go to the pharmacy. Bless you.
Thank you for this. A TH-cam doctor that I recently learned about ALA From actually suggested a product that is the rs type. I’m very thankful I came across your video prior to purchasing. I’m 62 and the myopathy in my feet started after a severe case of covid in 2021 and has gradually gotten worse.
Did you happen to take antibiotics while on Covid? It's possible the Antibiotics left you wiht Nerve Damage. If so what antibiotics did you consume?
@@protectorofthetruth8472 no I did not and do not use pharmaceuticals of any kind and I haven’t been to a doctor for twenty years.
I think multi prescriptions and increasing strengths of anti biotic may have caused my neuropathy symptoms. They were necessary to stop cellulitis - stop infection spreading to my blood or bones, so I am thankful the treatment succeeded. @@protectorofthetruth8472 I
Interesting. My dad's neuropathy started after he got the booster. He can barely lift his arms now.
My neuropathy originated from contracting a mosquito borne virus which triggered Epstein Barr Virus. Then I contracted Covid in early 2020 (loss of taste/smell) which I am sure made my pain worse. However, the pain has lessened due to my changing jobs. (I sit at a desk now) .. Every evening I do Yin Yoga & eat a very clean diet. I have good days and bad days depending on my stress levels. Also, look into Qigong. That has an amazing effect on healing the body too.
Just found your channel a couple months ago. I bought your Nuphoria Max Strength. Excellent product. I personally like the fact there aren’t a lot of filler ingredients, you get a good B vitamin RDA and most importantly it actually works. Not the cheapest but the results are priceless. Thank you
I've Being having peripheral nerve pain with edema for about 2years now, and then recently I decided to go see a doctor after the symptoms became worse.I was prescribed amitriptyline to which I took to no effect, then just today I was prescribed pregaballin for the pain .Before taking the drugs I did some online research and I found that this drug has so many bad reviews and somehow I stumbled on this video and I'm so happy I did,I love how you simplified everything and made it so easy to understand, I will be getting the R ALA for my nerve pain for sure.
Hi Kelly. I'm so glad you found our channel. Let me guide you. Based on the little bit you described, you are going to need more than just R-ALA. You will need all of the other critical nutrients for nerve repair. Watch these 2 videos where I cover this:
th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html
Blessings.
I can assure you Pregabalin is the worse most evil drug that I ever have taken and I have take a lot. It affected so much my cognition that some people thought I was getting dementia . I was living in a kind of parallel reality, my short term memory completely gone. Avoid it at all costs.
S does not mean 'Synthetic'. R and S are used to define the 'handedness' of stereoisomers.
Funny, she didn't mention anything about enantiomers of chiral compounds.
It matters and would have been instructive instead of just believing her.
I'm glad I found your video. I ordered Simply Natures Pure Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg 120 Veggie Capsules from Amazon. But as I was watching your video, you showed where to look to see what type it is. It was just as you said. 300mg of R-ALA and 300mg of S-ALA. I just canceled my order
So, glad this video helped you.
I'm working through my second bottle, but I haven't noticed any improvement.
The old adage. You get ehat you pay for. Thank you Doctor.I was just about to order when I saw your article. You have saved me from buying the wrong product. Thank you
You are so welcome.
I use the alpha lipoic acid and started working great within a week
Excellent! Keep up the good work!
Can I use for my osteoarthritis and muscles pain or nerve ?
Want it where can we get it
I am so glad I saw this before I actually purchased!
I was in a bad ATV accident on 3/5. I had a concussion and a deep gash in my scalp that required 6 staples which is healing well. Blessedly, I had no broken bones. However, I have deep internal bruising and now I have stabbing pain as my nerves are "waking up", even in my ears. Even my hair follicles hurt! I believe your video is a timely godsend! I need to order your brand of R- alpha lipoic acid and also take the Benfotiamine form of vitamin B-1. God bless you and thank you for your videos!!
Keeping you covered in prayer and wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors God bless you!!
Thank you so much.
Make sure they take a good look at your spine. Thirty years ago I hit something in a field that sent me off the front of a Banshee topped out, somewhere around 60-70mph. I only remember shifting in to 6th... and then ambulance lights. I broke the face guard on my helmet. I had a concussion, a small chunk of flesh missing from my leg, broken and dislocated collar bone. What I just found out 2 years ago is that I have a spinal compression injury between my shoulder blades. It's really been wreaking havoc on me for the last few years. I have no money or insurance so I can't do anything about it. Had I known about the injury then, or even 5 years ago when I still had insurance, it could have been fixed.
This response is meant to the person before me (F@Cantthinkofahandle117 ?)
My heart goes out to you. I am praying 🙏 for you - May the Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord, be gracious to you....!!! He sees you, He knows He will provide all your needs!! ..... 🙏♥️✝️ 10:26 10:26 10:26 10:26 10:26
Yes I have known it since 7 years ago by reading on Amazon reviews. I got the R-ALA about $20 for a month's supply. It worked out for the severe neuropathy after shingles instead of taking a prescription from my doctor who thought I would not recovered.
I had no clue that there is a difference. I truly thank you for the information. I need to get your book.
I have been a little confused why ALA helped me greatly with my inflammation in the past, but now (using a different brand) it makes my inflammation worse. Thank you.
So sorry that you're experiencing this. My guess is the new brand probably isn't the same quality as possibly the old brand. A good quality brand of R-ALA I recommend is: Immunovites. Here's the link: amzn.to/3OY5IPC
How long will we will notice it's start working
So , I tried the supplement she linked me to for a few months. I just didn't see a big enough difference to make it worth the money.
Thanks Doc for educating us on the scams! I am more educated now and will avoid those synthetic scammers! Nice Work!
Bought many wrong expensive ones for a long time not knowing of the authentic form .THANKS.
Mary Formosa You are so very welcome!
you just taught me a lot R-ALA is "real" ALA. S-ALA is "synthetic" and to be avoided like the plague. got it. 600mg daily is recommended.
You've got it-Todd. Right on track. Let me know if you have any questions.
@@NerveDoctorswhich sight can I buy the r alpha on?
Thank you Doctor. I learned a lot from you. More than 10 years ago, I had a flu that lasted for more than two weeks and self medicated with antibiotic. I lost all my muscles and was diagnosed with Miller Fisher Syndrome which was treated with 5 nights of Immunoglobulin vaccine thru IV. My neuro doctor explained that my own immune system attacked my nerves instead of attacking the virus. The sheet that covers my nerves was damaged by my own immune system. I think I have an autoimmune disorder.
Two things that surprised me are things that big companies do to mislead people in buying quality products, your information was most helpful, the other thing that surprised me is there’s not many doctors that will take time to help us make good decisions thank you ❤️
Thank you for your video. I started taking ALA based on another TH-cam channel promoting the benefits or ALA, but there was never any mention that there were two types of ALA on the market, R-ALA and S-ALA. So, being naïve, I went out and bought the cheapest version there was which was RS-ALA. I'm finishing up the first bottle now and had ordered another bottle to continue on, thinking that it might take several months to be able to see a difference. Thanks to your video I now know that I have been wasting my money, and I returned the other bottle I had bought too. Now on the hunt for the R-ALA, (Real-Alpha Lipoic Acid).
Hi Alan Smart,
I'm glad you found our video informative. We do not carry a stand-alone R-ALA supplement. Because, in our vast experience we've found that when a person has moderate to severe PN or if they've had it for longer than 2 years, R-ALA, by itself won't get them across the finish line. So, we created our nerve support formula with the proper amount of R-ALA (600 mg) along with all of the other critical nutrients for the nerves as outlined in clinical studies. You can find our formula, Nuphoria cm gold and its listed ingredients at healmynerves.com/collections/our-products/products/nuphoria-cm-maximum-strength?
If you'd like to learn more about the critical nutrients for nerve repair, watch this video: • Vital nutrients for nerve repair: th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html
I did not know this helpful information. I have a bottle and am going to check it as soon as I can. Thank you so much for this as I am having nerve issues and want to heal and feel better.
My understanding was that R ALA is very unstable…..thus….S ALA is added for longer stability….. now I am learning that R ALA is best…..it is so frustrating that there is so much misinformation to make sense out off. Thank you for this video 😊
Hi Danuse. I know it's definitely enough to make your head spin. So, your understanding is correct. However, they began to learn through further research that although the 'S' enantiomer stabilized it, it could actually deactivate the activity of the natural 'R' form. Now a molecule of sodium is used to stabilize the the R-ALA. Anytime you see the word stabilized after R-ALA on the ingredient label or if it says Na R-ALA it means it's been stabilized with sodium. Hope this clears it up for you. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors thank you for taking time to reply and further explain. I certainly got much better information from your amazing video. 🙏
Who else is here AFTER ordering cheap ALA online? The product I purchased doesn’t even say what type of ALA it has 🤦🏻♂️
Thank you for this video! Extremely helpful. I was purchasing "alpha-lipoic acid" now I purchase R-alpha lipoic acid for nerve pain and managing glucose. I have type ll DM that is diet controlled . Since I'm not on medicine, I take R-alpha lipoic acid. Great video
My question is what dosages of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid and B1 should I take. It’s a struggle to keep my A1C below 7. I have some nerve pain in my feet but not super bad. I’m 79 and in very good heath. I’m 85% vegan (do eggs four times a week along with salmon 4 times a month). I’m an avid golfer and bowler and in the gym 3 times a week. I’ve shared your channel with many of my golf and bowling buddies.
600mg
🔺REDUCE/REVERSE Diabetes and/or Neuropathy…
🌈 BERBERINE 900-2000 mg split dosage after meals to substitute for metformin*. ALWAYS TAKE w CINNAMON…
I take 300mg benfotiamine and 2000 mg of organic cinnamon 2-3 times daily. Do this for 8 weeks and then reduce to once daily.
If numbers are still high after 2-3 weeks, repeat treatment. My glucose numbers were upper 200s and low 300s. Now my numbers are 65-140. It’s all natural and much healthier without side effects.
Two pure supplements that I take to REVERSE Neuropathy:
Benfotiamine (B1) 300mg x 3
R-alpha lipoic acid 300mg x 2
The specific forms given above are most bioavailable so the most effective… other forms are ineffective and interfere with recovery.
R-alpha lipoic acid is the “real“ product. S-alpha lipoic acid is synthetic and not effective. If combined, the synthetic cancels the effects of the real stuff! If no letter is given before the phrase “alpha lipoic acid“ it is synthetic and does not work.
*For those unaware, metformin causes neuropathy.
The difference between berberine and dihydroberberine (DHB) is that DHB is absorbed at five times the rate of regular berberine. However, it is quite costly, but your DHB intake can be 1/5-1/6 of your regular berberine intake. DHB is very hard to get and may not be available in doses to be taken 2-3 times daily.
After much research and comparison for purity of product without unneeded or unwanted ingredients, I recommend the following from Amazon… Order using subscriptions so you receive discounts when ordering items in the same month.
a.co/d/iyRnxKd
Berberine
a.co/d/cX6Rk1Y
Cinnamon
a.co/d/ftxKNCR
R-lipoic acid
a.co/d/ftxKNCR
Benfotiamine
However, it would seem that the combination provided by the nerve doctors working synergistically is actually a better deal than separate items.
I think you need to cut down on the carbohydrates. I don't know how to do that on a vegetarian diet. The fish and eggs are good. Butter is good. You can get a glucose meter and follow Dennis Pollock on TH-cam. Sometimes the A1c can be inaccurate, too. But with the neuropathy, I'm guessing your glucose and insulin stay too high. I hope that helps. Please only take my information as a direction for your investigations.
My uncle leg is turning black from nerves..i m glad i saw this video because i started giving him ala with no R..his foot doctor is no helping him 😢 thank you for helping us..i will give and update❤
Do you have an update
I have started taking a Supplement for Nerve Pain. I had Neuropathic Pain starting in my big toe to the whole foot. It is slowly helping my feet and I haven't been taking it for a week and a half. I am not sure what type of Alpa Lipoc Acid it is. It doesn't specify. It is 21st Century. I got it from my over the counter Insurance Policy. I am thankful to see the results so fast.
It has really improved my neuropathy in my feet after just a week of 600mg/day
Yes, I knew about R-alpha lipoic acid. I learned the hard way-after purchasing ALA. I’ve been taking the “R” version for a couple of months now.
Have you seen a difference?
Have you noticed any difference taking it?
what brand did you use
Hi, Karen. We are so sorry that you went through that, but we glad you were able to get the right type of R-alpha lipoic acid. Thank you for sharing with us!
Will R Alpha Lupoic Acid work for non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
I was diagnosed with neuropathy at 26. With no reason for the dx. No one could tell me why. I have horrific nerve pain, in my hands and feet, but not any of that numbness, wish i did!! I'm 46 now, and I've just suffered with nerve damage and painful neuropathy, and the only reason I've ever gotten, is I'm severely vitamin D deficient.
Nothing has helped
Hi there, Dr D. I am so, incredibly sorry that you've been dealing with this for the last 20 years. No one should have to endure what you have. Unfortunately, it's all too common. The first thing you need to do is get on a good quality nerve support formula. Have you watched my videos on this? Here are the links:
1) th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html
2) th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html
Next, make sure you've corrected your vitamin D levels. Also, get on an anti-inflammatory diet. There's tons of info on youtube. If you need our specific guidance and management for your condition, you can always schedule either a telephone or zoom consult with us. We will go through your medical records and discuss your medical history with you in great depth. 99.9% of the time, we can identify the cause from this. We can also help outline a specific protocol for you, especially since you've had this for 20 years. Not to worry, we've worked with many patients who have had their PN for 20 or more years. If you'd like more info on the consult call us at: 844-400-0101 or email us at: info@nuphoria.com
Blessings.
The easiest way to get lost of vitamin D is to go out and expose your body to sunshine. You will get more than you need , for free.
Thank you for clarifying this issue. I will be looking for the R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, in the future. I am very grateful for stumbling across your video.
Dr I am from India 🇮🇳 i have svere nerve pains in my feets and hands give yours valuable advice to me. I will be really heartly thankful to you for your Guidance.
Thanks for R ALA video warning on scams. Had just finished viewing a video talking of studies showing 600 mgs of al helped neuropathy- without mentioning the forms. Because I routinely require steroids for my genetic copd, and because of chemo & other things, neuropathy has entered my life. Your hope in this area is not only informative, but inspirational, and this is how true help always starts to come. God bless you all for your inspiration
I just received 2 months of your ALA with essence. I was told that essence will make it work faster and better? Is this true ? It sounds strange but I was told I should notice some improvement within a month. I was also informed by others that I can order this on Amazon. Is this true or not ? Please respond as I have in the past requested info and haven’t received any feedback. I have been suffering from neuropathy for at least 10 yrs. I am prediabetic and my Dr. Is from the Mass General in Boston who I Just got rid of because he is worthless. He did nothing for me for 20 yrs.Stay away from Anthony Granfone in Boston. Please respond to my request. Al DePierro
I was told that I should take 2 capsules for breakfast and 3 essence, then lunch 2 capsules of ALA then dinner 3 capsules of essence. That’s atotal of 10 capsules a day. Is that correct ? Sounds like a lot. Please inform.
I bought 2 bottles of a cheaper brand that only listed Alpha Lipoic Acid. Your video definitely surprised me! Thank you for the heads-up video. Will be purchasing your brand soon. Best regards!
Hi Claudia. I'm glad that you found our video helpful. We do not make a stand-alone R-ALA. We do however use R-ALA in our Neuropathy formula, Nuphoria cm Gold. If you're looking for a complete formula here's the website: www.healmynerves.com. If all you would like is the stand-alone R-ALA, this is the brand that I recommend: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG
We have no affiliation with this company. I recommend them because they're a good quality R-ALA and they're doing the manufacturing properly to maintain the integrity of the R-ALA. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctorsthis product is out of stock also a few others you recommend are out of stock to 😒🇬🇧
I did the same... I purchased two bottles of alpha lipoic acid, at a lower more affordable price. But now I'm going to return the unopened one and purchase the correct one.
I'm just seeing this because I've been researching neuropathy pain in my husband's feet since his DX od Rhabdomylosis last June. They put him on Gabapentin and although it seems to help his pain, I don't want him on it long term after watching your video about how it can cause neuropathy as well! I am glad you have a link to purchase this product because I can't find it in my own research. Thank you for all this information you provide free of charge. God bless you.
Hello Doctor! My husband ordered ALA and on the side of the bottle it says...CL Alpha Acid 600mg...but I did not hear you mention the "CL" at all. Is this the wrong ALA also? Please tell us if this something harmful or worthless, because we don't want to waste time and $$$ on useless trifles! Thank you for your time and your informative videos. Keep up the excellent work! kristi
Hi Kristi. Hmmm....CL-ALA. Well, you've completely stumped me. In all my research, I've never seen a version called CL-ALA. I'm familiar with a DL enantiomer. Do me a favor, snap a picture of the front label and the back label that has the 'Supplement Facts' panel and send it to my email at: info@nuphoria.com. I'll take a look at it. Blessings.
Thank you for the information. I have a question, what is the difference between R-Lipoic Acid and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid? The lipoic acid that I am taking because I have neuropathy says R-Lipolic Acid.
Hi Maria. That's an excellent question. Both of these compounds are excellent but they work slightly different from each other. R-ALA is an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger that repairs oxidative damage. So, this is very important for nerve degeneration. While, R-Lipoic acid serves as a cofactor for the mitochondria. So, in essence, it helps with mitochondrial health. If you're suffering from PN, I would recommend using the R-ALA form. Hope this helps. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors do you think 600mg of R-LA may still help peripheral neuropathy? I want to try this but so far can't seem to find R-ALA. I'm only seeing R-LA when there's an R in the name.
@@MC-yx9oe I upped my ALA today, from 300mg 3xD to 600mg 3xD and the relief is astonishing. I have the R-ALA on order, but each capsule is approximately 220mg so I will have to figure out the best dosage once I begin taking it.
Excellent question... Thank you for asking about that in such a detailed way. I too was wondering about why the word "Alpha" was missing and the label only read R-lipoic acid😀
I was about to buy ALA not knowing there's a huge difference between R ALA and S ALA. Thanks so much for saving us from those pharmaceutical predators. Blessings!
Thank you for a very informative video clip. (And you got to the point quickly which is always a blessing!)
I unfortunately did buy ALA R+S (without seeing this first), for possible insulin sensitivity - and will have no problem dumping them if there is no obvious benefit.
So surely the manufacturers must provide some benefits or they'd only have single non-repeated orders?
Even on the synthetic version, I’ve noticed a great improvement with nerve pain and neurogenic cough.. not sure it matters to that extreme
Hi Jas. Thanks for sharing. So, what happens with the synthetic 'S' version is that it deactivates certain enzymes in most people that prevent the ALA or even R-ALA (in the case of the racemic mixture) from being effectively utilized by the cells. There is a small percentage of the population that this will not effect, albeit small. Fortunately, you fall into that small percentage, which is great. However, the majority of people will not be as fortunate as you. However, I'm truly happy that it has helped you. Blessings.
i guess ive been taking the S version as it depicts an S on the front of the bottle . it has worked wonders for me , literal Mirical's for me when i had nerve pain so severe that if i brushed against the wall i would feel instant pain . i have been using this version for 3 years now and feel good effects when i double or even triple the suggested dosage i am also type 2 diabetic .
Me too.
@robertallain8966 thanks for sharing that! I think sometimes in their big rush for content, people will exaggerate and make a huge deal out of things to get the 'likes' and the subscribers which ensures their income...perfect example here!
I was just made aware of the super vitamin c for nerves, inflammation, and collagen making...and here this pops up. I have had tingling and numbness in hands, legs, arms, ..I'm not diabetic have near perfect labwork, yet suffer with either a pinched nerve or nerve damage. I will try this . Thank you Ms. Lady!
Thanks for the great info. Never knew there was a difference
And worse that there are companies trying to fool people :(
Such a great video, doc. Thank you so much for this. One question though, is it true that taking R-ALA can cause severe hair loss? I've read a couple of reviews from people who started to develop severe hair loss around 3 months after they began taking R-ALA.
Thanks!
You're very welcome. R-ALA does not cause hair loss. On the contrary, clinical research has shown that it can slow down a receding hairline and facilitate new hair growth by blocking enzymes that threaten our hair roots in general. Typically, what happens with hair loss is that a person has an underactive thyroid problem that has gone undetected or they are deficient in minerals and trace minerals. Thanks for the great question. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors pltell brand name R Ala
Tks
Amazon NOW brand Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg free Radical Scavenger is what I have been taking. There is no R. But does the RS you speak of mean Radical Scavenger?
@@rendagolden2496 No. You clearly haven't studied organic chemistry. Read up on the meaning "levorotatory", "racemic", and "dextrorotatory" in the context of organic chemical structures. Even the racemic form is helpful but the dextrorotatary form is to be preferred.
@@NerveDoctors Vit E : INTERESTING FACT …
My hair was falling out excessively for YEARS.
Then a blood test showed super high levels of Vit E.
So I stopped taking the Vit E
and Guess What …. ?
WITHIN 4 DAYS (4 days!)
my hair stopped falling out !
(I took it for decades 🙁)
I'm just learning what this supplement can do for neuropathy. It is good to know the difference before I try it. Thank you
So welcome.
Thank you for this info! My mom is 78 and has had idiopathic neuropathy for about 9 hrs. She’s not diabetic, has had 5 spinal surgeries and has tried so many products trying to help. She really struggles with this, do you think there’s hope with the R-ALA after 9 years? Thank you in advance! ♥️
Hi Jodi. ABSOLUTELY! We've had peripheral neuropathy patients come to us that had been suffering for 20 years and were able to turn their cases around. Now, given the fact that your mom has had this for 9 years, she will need more in addition to R-ALA. She's going to need Benfotiamine, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, Methylcobalamin, Acetyl L Carnitine and L-citrulline. You don't have to buy these separately. You can usually get them in 1 or 2 nerve support formulas. You must make sure, though that they're in the right amounts, otherwise it won't work. Watch my video: The Right Dose. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help. Blessings.
Thank you so much for your reply! We ordered your Gold formula for her and she received it today. When I first read your comment, I thought these were extra products she needed in addition to yours, but if I understand correctly, these are covered in your product right?
She’ll start it tomorrow and praying with all my might that it makes a difference for her like it did your mom. Blessings to you also! 🙏♥️
I have been using Alapha Lipoic Acid for about 10yrs after reversing my diabetic . I never knew it had different types . It just say alpha liopic acid.I would like to know if I am using the right stuff. It's 200mg I am using.
@@jodirodriguez1255 Curious, how did this help your Mom?
@@jodirodriguez1255 did it help your mom
I was about to tell you that after being very sick from my amalgams, R-alpha lipoic acid cured a number of supposedly incurable conditions, and that I definitely wouldnt write it off for that reason. But it did take years.
Hi Helena. That's excellent advice. Thanks so much for sharing your situation with everyone. Blessings.
Thank you for validating what my leg was physically experiencing when I had to buy a cheaper brand because of inflationary costs that are undermining health recovery.
I've been taking the wrong Alpha Lipoic Acid for years. No wonder I haven't gotten better...that's upsetting!!! I am on a limited income. I have wasted a lot of money! Thank you for exposing this deception. I am subscribing to your channel. God bless you.
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I'm glad you found us. Let us know if we can give you any guidance. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors After taking the wrong Alpha Lipoic Acid for years, I have just ordered a bottle of yours and I am excited to see what happens. I think I'm going to be pleasantly surprised.
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@@glendapolich7549hi.
Can I ask if the R ALA worked for you?
Thank you
This is great information...I was taking vegan high potency but now I know actually not beneficial but the opposite....thank-you...this is why I constantly educate myself for better health and better informed information such as this presentation.
Hi Garth. EXCELLENT! Good for you for being proactive with your health. Keep up the great work.
Whew, mine is R. But my next purchase will be powder, thanks for drawing my attention to this. The one I have now is only 75 mg per tablet, and has 900 mg ALC, too. 3 tabs per day is suggested.
Always important to ask who funds these videos and what do they stand to benefit from doing so. And massively important to eat and drink only healthy foods and to do both cardio and weight bearing exercises regularly. With a balanced, high quality diet, reducing the intake of carcenogenic foods (bacon and other red meats, alcohol etc, and refined sugar) you don't need supplements. The body is great at providing everything you need to be safe and healthy, as long as you put good stuff in.
That's right. The fact this doctor never named the foods high in ALA to get it naturally, speaks volumes.
Thank you so much for this excellent and very important informative presentation . And for all the work you do helping people suffering with health issues.
Thank you Dr. Monteiro for the information- I have post Herpatic Neuralgia on my hand ( bad pain). I received my Gold Nupphoria today!! So happy. This along with intensive ATP and Acupuncture is sure to help me get back to normal! Thank you for the insight and the shipment - 2 month supply😀
Hi, Sharee Harms. I am so glad to hear that! We look forward to hearing from you and helping you on your journey!😊
just bought the S alpha lipoic acid in the store yesterday unbeknowing and just threw it in the trash Dont think they would give me a refund when i tell them it is synthetic. Wish i had seen your video yesterday, thanks for the info! New subscriber!
Hi Marcelina. If you didn't open it and have the receipt, they usually take it back. I'm so sorry you had to find out a day late but at least now you know. Here's a brand that is a good quality that I recommend. I'm in no way affiliated with this company. Here's the link: amzn.to/3Dy0PdG
And thank you so much for subscribing. Have a wonderful day. Blessings.
Thank you for the info. I had hoped to hear that somewhere medical researchers are working around the clock to find solutions to the PN crisis (unfortunately, NO!). My Neurologist tells me that nerves cannot recover. I agree that the underlying condition must be addressed. My experience so far is that perhaps, due to addressing the underlying condition, the progression of the PN may have been slowed, perhaps stopped. Both Lyrica and Gabapentin seem to help somewhat. Am open to supplementation. Just ordered the Nuphoria advertised here. I will give a report once I give it a good month or so. Since I am older, healing takes longer. This is a no-sh*t bad disorder to have. If others have tried this, I would be interested in reading about their real experiences with the Nuphoria.
Hi Tom. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I don't know if your familiar with my story. I became an expert in this field because my mother had developed a severe case of PN from chemotherapy due to lung cancer. So, I do know how debilitating this condition is. Based on the information you provided here, it will take longer than 30 days for you to see results. The more severe and the longer you've had PN, the more time it takes before symptoms begin to alleviate. When you receive your order, there's an insert that will come with it that outlines what you can expect in terms of timelines for results. We are here to help not only our patients but our customers, as well. We really do want to see you guys recover, which is very possible. Our customers have access to both Dr C and myself for guidance. You don't have to navigate these tricky waters alone. You can always call our toll free number 844-400-0101 or email us at info@nuphoria.com and we will guide you through this journey. Blessings.
How's your progress?
@@gillianmurphy2111 Still on Neuphoria. I don't think the NP is getting worse which is something. The electrical shocks seemed to have stopped but I still have other major symptoms including pain, numbness, pins and needles, and something like a burning sensation. THis occurs on the feet and the upper finger portions on both hands. But what I term the electric shocks, which would make my leg twitch in pain has stopped. I think I may have a moderate case of PN. Been on low carb diet for a few months now too. Hope I can keep walking. Apologies for the grammar. I hope this makes sense. Thank you for asking.
@@tomnps1671 understood all of it. It takes a while to reverse stuff and easing even some of pain/discomfort can increase your quality of life a lot.
You should stop gabapentin and Lyrica immediately as they both contributed to Neuropathy. The nerve doctors have a two-part article about all the medications that give you neuropathy.
7/3/2023 - WOW. I have not been getting the right R-ALA over many years. My Dr couldn't recommend 1 way back when so I have been stupid. Thanks soooo soooo much.
Thanks for clarifying the differences between Alpha Lipoic Acid forms. Can you recommend some vitamins/supplements to take with ALA when having neuropathy?
Hi Tony. You're very welcome. Yes, I did videos on the vital ingredients necessary for nerve repair and the therapeutic doses they need to be taken in. Here are the links:
Links:
Vital Nutrients for Nerves: th-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/w-d-xo.html
The Right Dose: th-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/w-d-xo.html
Avoid These Ingredients: th-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/w-d-xo.html
Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I bookmarked your video for later watching. I'm 70 years old with movement and walking issues, probably neuropathy.
I have just started taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid tablets 300 mg. I usually take vitamins B1, B12 and D3 (prescription), Omega 3, Magnesium, etc.
Do you recommend taking 300 mg or 600 mg? In combination with R-ALA, what vitamins or supplements should I take? Thanks for your time.
I am currently taking an R-Alpha Lipoic Acid based on your video. However, I only took 240mg and it gave me a slight headache and made me feel dizzy the rest of the day. It is a product I ordered online. Any ideas on why I had such a strange reaction?
Yes, - yes I had the same / simmilar reaction too? What personally I don't know, is that the reaction of the A L A , or is it something else? Nothig major, but it's unpleasant.
can you not give the name brand of the best? I am in constant pain, no sleep at night; please help soon. Thank you.
Yes
I don't know if this is the best, but it is labeled at Life Extension. I have decided to divide the 240 mg capsule into three doses. I hope this helps.@@ramona7160
@@ramona7160
I’m ordering the stuff she recommends in the link next week as I have pretty bad Sciatica which has been keeping me up at night too. BTW you might also want to check out MSM, Turmeric and Magnesium. Good luck!
Wow! Thank you for awareness. Though I have been suffering with transverse myelitis since last 4 years and hoping to get good news.
Hi thank you for the great info. The bottles that say R- Alpha Lipoic acid in the front and back, then say at the back it is derived from Na R-ALA - Sodium R- alpha Lioate. Is yhe correct one to use? Most of the ones say the same. Thanks.
Hi Norman. Yes, this is the correct one. Previously companies were displaying R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (stabilized) which is the same as NA R-ALA. R-Alpha Lipoic Acid must be stabilized for absorption into the cells and to prevent degradation in the GI track. In order to stabilize it to maximize cellular absorption, a molecule known as sodium is used. More companies are now displaying this to show the sodium molecule (NA+). Whether it says stabilized or NA R-ALA they are both the same. Thanks for this great question.
@@NerveDoctors thank you so much for the quick response and great videos. 👍🏻
That answered my question too. Does the type of sodium used to stabilize make a difference
I was looking for this exact info. Thank you soooo much. My mom is about to go buy ALA and I found this just in time. I hope she listens to me. Parents have a hard time learning from their kids. Especially when they've raised you to believe your dumb but you've known they were tripping your entire life. shame😔🥴🥰
(LOL...your comment is so on point about parents) So glad it has helped. If your mom has any questions feel free to refer her to this channel and I will gladly answer any questions for either one of you. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors that's very kind of you . She is a very intelligent woman and almost as strong willed as I am. Age is getting on her but at 83 she is seeming like she's going to be around another 20 years. I can't imagine life without her. Hmm.
I really admire your accomplishments. I look forward to more videos and getting familiar with your work. I'm also learning for my own sake.
Thanks again! 😉
@@NerveDoctors May Allah reward you well, Doctor. I follow you from Morocco. Sorry, I don't know English. I rely on google for translation. I took alpha lipoic acid after Dr. Berg talked about it in one of his videos and advised him to take benfotiamine and tocotrionols with him, but he did not advise taking 900 mg. I am from pain strength doubled the amount. I ordered it from iherb and the pain actually stopped and I recovered and the problem came back after six months but this time the disaster happened I forgot to mention I visited the ear specialist after the dose and after the examination found that the ear crystals came out of their place and I lost my balance and after the taming session thank God it improved
Thank you very much, dear madam. Much love and appreciation to you from Morocco🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree.
I am 70 years old with well-managed type 2 diabetes for over 30 years. Six years ago, I suddenly developed neuropathy in my left hand. and both feet.
I took regular ALA and in less than a month I was 90% healed.
After two years I tried R-ALA and got a red rash on my legs that went away after stopping. Later I took a break and suddenly I got serious double vision, My ophthalmologist diagnosed damage to the main optic nerve and left me without therapy just like the previous doctor for my numb legs. Many doctors do not appreciate the importance of alternative medicine.
On the same day, I took an increased dose of 2x600 "NOW" ALA and in just a week I completely recovered my regular vision. Now two years have passed since I am in excellent shape with 600Mg ALA per day.
Some manufacturers of R-ALA regularly warn about allergies.
No apologies necessary. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Thanks for your post as i was searching R-Ala benefits for eyes
You said you stopped taking R-ALA after developing the rash on your legs and then the rash went away when you stopped taking it. When you said you got double vision and a damaged optic nerve when on a break, what were you on a break from? Did you start the R-ALA again and then take a break? Please excuse my confusion.
I have issues with my optic nerve and don't want to do more damage if R-ALA is going to harm further.
No, I never took R-ALA again.
As a long-term diabetic, I developed neuropathy in 2017 and started taking regular ALA at first 600, later 300 mg and recovered in just a month. After about two successful years, I took a break for a few months and did not take ALA at all.
In December 2020, almost overnight, I got very serious double vision. The doctor diagnosed optic nerve damage as a possible consequence of diabetes without giving me therapy. We talked about special glasses and he sent me home so we can talk to each other...
Since he confirmed that it was part of my already known neuropathy, I immediately decided to return to my tested therapy.
The same day I started high dose ALA 2x600 and in just a few days
I had an incredible improvement and a quick and 100% recovery.
No one will and cannot confirm that I was cured with this supplement, nor do I know what happened and what will happen. I have been taking 600 mg of ALA since then and still have no neuropathy.@@Vibrant_Spirit
@@GO0994 Thanks for explaining. Great news about the ALA and what's it done for you! I've dealt with doctor/specialists over the last few months for my issue and they've been disappointing. They scoff at the idea of alternative therapies and supplements. Happy to hear you are doing so well on ALA. Seems to be the right thing for you!
Good day Dr 🙂! This is my first time watching your video. Thanks for the info on R-ALA. I already have the synthetic one and have been taking it. My last dose was yesterday. I did purchase the R-ALA last week but the cost was under $50.00. Any suggestions on what should I do now? I gave your video a like 👍🏾. Thanks for your help 🙂!
Hi Fayth-Anna. That's a beautiful name. Yay, to getting the right form of ALA. For R-ALA you want to take 300 mg twice per day. If you have a sensitive stomach, then always take it with food or a snack, otherwise it can cause some stomach upset. If you tell me what your symptoms are I can give you better guidance. If you prefer a private forum, feel free to email me at: info@nuphoria.com with your symptoms. Tell me how long you've had it and how bad the symptoms get. Blessings. P.S....thanks so much for liking our video. It really helps us.
@@NerveDoctors thanks for replying so promptly and your sentiment re my name.
My symptoms are tingling at the top of my fingers and cold hands and feet mostly the tips. I mainly take it as an antioxidant. The brand that I purchased only have 100mg per capsules. I'm not in the 🇺🇲.
fayth there are a number of products that are the correct STABALIZED R-Lipoic Acid but like you noticed, the dosage is not enough. I have been taking this for years now and I notice a difference if I run out. I take 300mg twice a day along with l-carnitine 500 mg twice a day. I wish I could take more (studies show 600 mg as the min.) but its just too expensive. I pay about 40.00 for a 60 day supply at 600mg daily and I live in the US. I am hoping to get to a point where it is healed but I am sure it will take years (low inflammation type diet/only whole food).
@@cindy4678 thanks for sharing your journey. I haven't seen much changes so I will increase the dosage I'm taking. But as you pointed out it's way too pricey. Thanks again for sharing 🙂
@@cindy4678 where did you order it from I have a hard time finding it
Thank you very much. Reading a therapeutic Proposal from clinic in Ecuador. Now I can go back to the doctor and discuss your information and the proposal before making a decision. Suffer from post surgery on disk between C4-C5 vertebra. The post nerve pain and weakening of my right shoulder and arm, are barely tolerable 2 years later.