Re: Anyone using Alpha Lipoic Acid or other supplements? Dr. Sam???
From: Mark (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 20:44:05 -0600
I'd like to hear more about help for neuropathy. I have been DX'd with
this.
Clara
Subject: Re: Anyone using Alpha Lipoic Acid or other supplements? Dr. Sam???
> At Tue, 21 Jan 2003, Deanna wrote:
> >
> >I read back on a Nov 2002 posting about a women who was using Alph
> >Lipoic Acid and had lost 75 pounds. I read up on the supplement and it
> >said that it is helpful for diabetics. If I remember correctly my
> >physician told me that we have the same characteristics as diabetics. I
> >wonder if this would be helpful in regulating my insulin levels and
> >helping me to burn carbs instead of store them.
> >
> >Also I read that it is helpful for us to take Omega 3's, Folic Acid,
> >Magnesium, Calcium, Vit B Complex, Vit C and Amino Acids. Is this
> >correct at all?
> >
> >I take Dyazide for mild hypertension and Provera and don't want to take
> >anything that would interact badly with the meds.
> >
> >Any one have any answers?
> >
> >Thanks.
> >Deanna
>
> alpha lipoic acid is supposed to be good for diabetic neuropathy(nerve
> damage)haven't heard about weight loss.Try a search engine.
>
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