Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits - Expert Guide to Using It Right

[@michaelweber2566]

I have taken ALA for over 30 years along with the other 4 major antioxidants, vit E, vit C, NAC, and CoQ10. All these antioxidants support and replenish each other and form an antitoxdant wheel which is the basis of our health. I am 71 years old, have never been overweight, have no health issues and look and act many years younger. I highly recommend the simultaneous use of these 5 antioxidants.

[@nefftf48]

Blessings 🙏

[@bradearles9066]

Thank you.

[@babycakes9976]

What is your daily dosing of ALA and what form?

[@niranjanpaul2176]

@@babycakes9976 rala..?

[@haroldparker5768]

ALA great co-factor in production of Glutathione. Agree with that Dr. Osborne?

[@stephaniekays6517]

I've had ALA in my protocol for 30yrs...been ill since being accidently poisoned by chemicals that crossed the placenta when i was a foetus. Been my own doctor since i was 13... Your videos are very reassuring thank you doc! 🙂

[@SEA-U2]

Amen🙏👍

[@timzstr]

they didnt even have ala supplement 30yrs ago lol

[@stephaniekays6517]

Ok maybe i got the timing wrong but have been taking it with my amino acids for more than donkeys years & i started the aminos via books in 1994...

[@KOALAWALA9]

I started taking alpha lipoic acid a couple of months ago with Berberine as they are supposed to power each other up. So far I am feeling better and working on lowering cholesterol and fighting metabolic syndrome. I have also started to lose weight. Slow and steady. I am only taking 200 mg a day but I think I may increase it by another 200mg for a month , then take it from there. I also have chromium but hesitate to take these three together as it may lower my blood sugar too much. I am not diabetic but really want to get back to my slim self of the past. Thank you for all of your dedication to teach us what other doctors won't.👍🇨🇦🙏

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

a great product is called "Glucostatis" ....by DesBio.....has ALA, Berberine, chromium, Fenugreek, etc --- very good! If you're not diabetic though, be careful as it could lower it too much. Get healthy, more important

[@barongough9615]

Have a look into prof bart kay, prof tim noakes, Dr anthony chaffee, Dr ken berry, Sally Norton and especially nocarblife ( all about interviews with people who have recovered from alot of illnesses) keto/carnivore diet is the way to go but transition into it slowly riding crap foods you will loose weight please look into ❤

[@zhangruisi]

These videos are full of precious information and so thoroughly done...love it

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

Excellent content. You're now in my top 3 health related KZbin pages.

[@MegaGordzilla]

These videos are so insanely good, you've helped me get off my blood pressure meds which made me feel absolutely terrible. Thanks for all the info and please keep the videos coming!

[@GyK-j9z]

Excellent lecture, easy to understand (you put yourself on the level of ignorant people like me to make things easy to understand) clear, concise and right to the point with lots of informations.Thank you Dr. Osborne

[@bradkareneasttexas4163]

If you’re listening to Dr Osborne you are no idiot! 😊

[@robertrohmer9941]

I started taking Lipo acid about eight months ago to help with my neuropathy and my cancer treatments. It did both and I noticed no side effects. My fasting glucose came down. My A1c came down. My white blood count came down in my red blood count came up. I did also utilize heavy exercise and a sugar-free/carb free diet, thank you Doc for the reinforcing information

[@Needless2say]

From my experience if a person has known dental infections, heavy metals, and have had mold exposure go extra low starting out and titrate up. I took 50 mg and didn't feel well. After clearing the dental issues and mold exposure I have been able to resume it and felt better for it.

[@madhavidasari8302]

Thank you for the caution

[@StevenDaye-tj9uh]

I started taking it for my neuropathy. I will give my feedback soon. Thank you sir!!

[@ann3838]

Did it help?

[@gabigabriela2802]

I saved my older dog (12-13y) whit r alpha lipoic acid. He was having non-epileptic seizureing, lost his power on the back limbs, really week. I give him all I found had a neuro protection effect. Mega dosing off r alpha lipoic, b1, bioactive b complex, d3, omega 3, taurine and normal dosing ketotifen for 1week. After second day seizureing stopped and he started to recover. Now after one month he is running in garden. I still give him every other day taurine1,5g, r alpha lipoic acid 300mg,b complex, choline and inositol. 2 yares a go I lost my beloved older dog, to same simptoms. Doctors couldn't do nothing... So this time I took Dr Osborne approach. All my dogs are for more than 1 yare on a row carnivore diet. No vax. For me this was a miracle ❣️🙏❤️ Good quality vitamins are really powerful ❣️

[@gabigabriela2802]

I forgot to mention he had shortness of breath, to... Maibe was some sars cov like virus...

[@isabelalder9998]

Thank you for sharing your success w/ these supplements for your dog as well! ❤

[@SEA-U2]

Wow Amazing 😊

[@HB_K]

May i ask how many pound of your dog for use of R LA 300mg and Taurine for 1.5g? My dog is 10 Lb. Can you please share. Thank you🙏🏼

[@pamelasookermany7175]

God continue to bless you Dr.

[@lamedvav]

If you take ALA you could be getting: 1- a mix of both R & L - right and left- so since L is inactive you are only getting half the stated dose. 2- you could be getting only L so the dose won’t matter since it’s completely inactive. 3- Only use R-ALA to get the correct dose.

[@lynnfrench8983]

Or IV

[@linda7279]

Actually the L version cancels out the R. Research it...

[@Themilkman95]

Thankyou !!

[@smarzig]

Bs all the clinical studies were done on the 50/50

[@nefftf48]

Blessings 🙏

[@G3ro_Oni_mo]

great information Dr. Osborne, your work and dedication is highly appreciated.

[@jefftatchio6091]

Utah Jeff … this is one of the most descriptive courses I have seen. Just starting ALA journey. I still believe the R-ALA is best R-ALA is what is in the foods you mentioned

[@isabelalder9998]

Thank you Dr. Osbourne for more incredibly helpful & interesting information!

[@Needless2say]

Be very careful with high does long term use. According to Morley Robbins, copper status is far more important than people realize as it controls oxygen and iron interactions (poor copper status makes people age faster.)

[@privateerburrows]

I've taken ALA on and off for years; it was always an "optional" on my list of supplements. I was unaware of its benefits, let alone of dosage. I'm now ordering a 4-month supply of 600 mg caps. I'll report back here after the 4 months. If I forget, or lose this link, remind me, please.

[@MsJones-mc9gq]

Thanks DOC... you tapped this one really hard.. the details and clarification was very well recieved and the break down was not foreign.. Thank you..

[@robertrohmer9941]

Great video I am on ALA for 180 days now that and been protamine to help cure my neuropathy of the lower extremities and it’s working great this after the foot doctor told me it was not curable. Thanks for your video reassuring of what I am doing.

[@hmlxur54]

Excellent podcast on ALA learn some much new information, thank you!

[@chelseyfrancismccarthy4214]

Thank you so much dr osborne you are truly an amazing teacher !@#

[@lorihaisley6381]

Thank you for all of the time and attention you put into your videos. I geek out on the details, and you give the full picture! Thank you!

[@gracelynmeade5640]

ALA has enhanced my life.

[@babycakes9976]

62 yrs old//Male// Nv. ❤ Ty Pete❤

[@gk8369]

Dr Osborne, I take ALA and Astragalus on occassions, it gets me to feel recovered and energized.

[@waffle_chair9269]

Andy cutler used to strongly advise against taking alpha lipoic acid if you still had amalgams or other metals that are fixed in your body, due to its ability to pull it out through your body and make you sick. I believe he had a point.

[@stevierusso529]

Titanium

[@debras6693]

Does this mean if you have a metal implant in your body that you are not supposed to take ALA supplements? Most of implants contain titanium.

[@tonyawhitten5199]

Titanium's inert nature: Titanium is generally considered a biocompatible metal, meaning it doesn't readily react with the body's tissues, including antioxidants like ALA. ALA's antioxidant properties: Alpha Lipoic Acid acts as an antioxidant, which could potentially even help mitigate oxidative stress that might occur around implant sites

[@targor8740]

Great youtube, doctor and knowledge. I cannot thank you enough. But... thank you!

[@ugrosh7937]

Good job i neeed that informations

[@kentwalters7091]

I really like this video, will try supplementing with ALA.

[@1969spp]

Thanks for the informative presentation. First time viewer. Recommend looking into the emerging field of chronobiology/pharmacology. When we discuss dosage ranges, also need to include, timing and with or without food. But very, very few people address "When" to take supplements throughout the day/week/month and how to appropriately cycle nutrient intake in accordance with circadian rhythms. And given individual variability, many will have to just experiment with dosages and timing in order to discover what works for them. Living ain't easy, but your contribution here helps.

[@ronroads9830]

Thanks Doc- very informative and cleared up a lot of my questions!

[@jennyshanespitler4033]

Thank you Doc very educational and help us a lot with your info, I Take R ALA for my type two diabetes I also take Nac and Benfotiamine.

[@jujugoketo3711]

I wish your videos were t so long, but they are always good. Seems like this would be great for me. Must figure out how I can get all of these supplements in, and when.

[@philipreed6893]

Super informative, thanks ! 👍👍🙂🌎

[@YusufAli-n7j]

One of the best supplements for diabetic patients, and also for liver problems, but never had one! Only took this with wholefood multivitamin of Dr Eric berg DC which had a marking of 10 mg on the ingredient levels, i never thought that I'll get his supplements In Indian market 🎉 Also waiting and praying for Dr Peter Osborne Gluten free supplements to be in india too 🎉

[@jkmjemmadesigns5553]

Thank you for trying to teach us on layman's terms what the current scientific understanding is about this and the other topics..Since this was so detailed, is there an outline or map picture version that could be created to help us understand the pathways in the body for alpha lipoic acid and the systems for which it is required. The PCOS relation was fascinating.

[@LorraineKrueger-o3b]

Can taking ALA with Berberine help to support blood sugar effectively?

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

"Glucostatis" ....by DesBio.....has ALA, Berberine, chromium, Fenugreek, etc --- very good!

[@Needless2say]

I also like benfotamine (a fat based synthetic for thiamine -vit B1)

[@Needless2say]

It can penatrate the lipid double wall on cells and it makes me feel better. For more info look up EO Nutrition channel. Elliott has some good videos.

[@kenprigmore]

Thank you very much

[@ollymounara605]

R-ALA also uses thiamin. I had to add thiamin into the mix as it was causing heart palpitations. I had a birthmark that started small about the age of 14. It grew almost to 1 cm. A doctor talked me out of removing it while still having two others removed. I had poured boiling water over my leg and the damage healed nicely. The birthmark was on the edge of this burned patch of skin. Years later after my skin already was healed a few years I started taking R-ALA. To my surprise after a few months of taking this alongside other supplements my mole had disappeared. It was risen but gotten flat and almost all of the colour was gone as well. That disappeared as well later on. So it does indeed repair some of the flaws in the body.

[@AdAstra870]

Mount Sinai hospital website states that "Taking alpha-lipoic acid in the presence of a Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency can cause serious health issues. Alpha-lipoic acid may also interact with certain chemotherapy drugs." What is the cause of that?

[@tommartens3731]

Use the R ALA version for maximum absorption

[@Acts-1322]

Yes

[@leavethemkidsalone860]

What does R signify?

[@juliciahernandez3566]

The brand you use ? I got one that's powder but I dislike it makes my throat itch,nasty taste as well, I must use a powder or liquid due to gastric bypass..

[@tommartens3731]

An R form of ALA is a stereo-isomer. It is the right-handed form (R-ALA) that is the most biologically active

[@tommartens3731]

Is there a specific reason why you are taking it?

[@paulineyu4472]

Dr. Osborne, thank you for the ALA video. I always learn a lot from you. Are panic attacks and anxiety part of neurological disorders? Can I take the ALA supplement (1200mg) along with the meds? Please advice. Thank you so much again.

[@sugandhadogra1781]

Take magnesium glycinate as well . Best for anxiety, depression and panic attack

[@Keep-on-ok]

@@sugandhadogra1781vitamin B1 cured my RLS.

[@Spanglishdee]

I need to put on healthy muscle! Help!

[@jackiemansfield8325]

What Peter thinks about the rice grown in Louisiana, called Parish Rice, that is high in protein and with low glycemic index?

[@lmwlmw4468]

Great video.

[@sharonmcdaniel4997]

My friend got BMS from long COVID. Dentist told her to take ALA and she no longer has it!

[@stevejeansimon6098]

Does anyone know of a good brand of ala?

[@DrOsborne]

www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/grouped/alpha-lipoic-acid/

[@Keep-on-ok]

Immunovites.

[@pamelasookermany7175]

Thanks again for sharing, very informative. God's continued blessings

[@dangtran8733]

Dr Osborne, will you do a video on MSM ( methylsulfonylmethane)

[@minniegibson8722]

Thank you.

[@susanfitch8698]

Thank you ! 🙏

[@ritaschultz6859]

Thank you so very much i have a question im taking Acetyl'Carnitine with alpha Lipic Acid that is the only way i can take Alpha Lipoic acid because if I don't it will cause stomach upset Im taking 1,000 of Acetyl -L Carmitine and 400 Alpja Lipoic Acid I would like to increae my dose of Alpha Lipoic acid to 800mg is that okay to increase it with the Acetyl-L Carnitine and Im going to add Biotin what dose would you recommend? Thank you For your consideration are you going to have a question and answer Session on Alpha Lipoic Acid and i wanted to thank you i asked you about covid and hair loss and You recommend B vitiams i see a remarkable improvement with regsrds to my hair loss thank you so very much .ps I'm off gluten ❤

[@marlenecampbell5439]

Taking calcium with it because it burns my stomach.

[@ritaschultz6859]

@@marlenecampbell5439 good idea too , it's really 🌶 Peppery that's why it burns 🔥

[@ritaschultz6859]

@@marlenecampbell5439 Acetyl-L-Carnitine is another anti inflammatory Together with Alpha it's a antioxidant combination

[@SEA-U2]

Excellent Doc🙏❤ I can tell the difference just taking one And that is not all the time Maybe I Best take it all the time ❤😊

[@gabigabriela2802]

Thank you ❤️❣️🙏

[@ellajones1239]

I’m in severe PEM of Long Covid. ALA helps. I take only 200mg once a day for a few days, such as my body is fragile . I’ve read it causes mild chelating. How do you and everyone make sure their essential metals are sufficient ?

[@JennaSansone-rl8oo]

Integrative doc using ALA for mercury toxicity plus working with biological dentist. This combined with Pectosin binder. Mercury increases free radicals, can cause insomnia decreasing removal of them. Viscious cycle.

[@electricalien]

Allergy warning! Do not try if your allergic to asparagus. The compound is functionally identical to asparagusic acid and you will have a reaction. I found out the hard way.

[@christianduval8374]

Will it temporarily bind to insulin & suddenly unbind? - causing hyloglycemia symptoms?

[@bluestripes6037]

So should I just stop eating sugar? I already don't drink soft drinks, packaged cookies sweets etc. I eat maybe 4 slices of bread a day and about a tablespoon of actual sugar daily.

[@Keep-on-ok]

Bread and sugar are both basically sugar. Not good for health.

[@shericontrary2535]

I have tried this and I had a reaction to it. I have reactions to a lot of supplements and I have to try or start off with a very small amount. I believe I have cell mast activation syndrome and my worst symptom is feeling hypoglycemic. My other bad symptom is brain fog.

[@DrOsborne]

Mold

[@nefftf48]

Blessings 🙏

[@galladiel]

Just started watching the video but wanted to mention the body odour that ALA and RLA cause. It's pretty strong especially in summer when you sweat a lot. It also make your urine smell. To me it smells like toasted sesame seeds. After a while it gets a bit annoying.

[@G3ro_Oni_mo]

it's from the sulfur I believe.

[@galladiel]

​@@G3ro_Oni_moThere was a time when I was taking MSM. I don't remember any smell from that. I also sometimes take NAC twice a day. No smell at all. Both have sulphur.

[@sharonmcdaniel4997]

My urine stinks on ALA! I take the R form now and no odor.

[@galladiel]

@sharonmcdaniel4997 I experienced the same smell on R form. It comes out through sweat too. Had to throw away my yoga mat.

[@vinachang3760]

I tooked 600mg10th December 2024 12 days i got a heavy heartbeat and breath of so I have to called 911 went to ER, I do not have diabetic or liver issues how long it go ways? Help me out please, I still having problems with breathe this medicine is not for me , too dangers

[@peterraymond1853]

So it has a body support life of about 6hrs A 1200mg dose is fine 2400mg is a fair limit. Sounds like three by 600mg , breakfast , Noon and Dinner , would be a GOOD threapeutic way , giving 1800mg over the whole day

[@smarzig]

I thought It had to be taken on empty stomach?

[@Needless2say]

@peterraymond1853 After many years of trying higher dose vitamins, minerals, herbs and other suppliments starting low going slow and titrating up seems to be the best advice. Even MD's do this with medications.

[@mbm1774]

These facts are incredible, I have been in Healthcare for years and did not know this,I am 55 230.lbs, with schleroderma, lichen Schlerosus, hashinotos, low cortisol levels, common bile duct 11.5, no gall bladder, it was enlarged before gall bladder,low b12, give ny self shots., i am low vit d. I am not diabetic yet!!! I am full of inflammation, I am in pain all day. I am a walking nightgmare.i feel.like rhey are missing somethimg, i think this lipoic acid would be a start. I have to many meds for sure. And want off if I could find right things and supplements,I would.

[@debiwillis9045]

Get off all the meds!

[@stevendeveau6155]

Taking meds and listening to doctors is your problem. Do your own research. The doctors can only make money if your sick and on meds

[@englishconvoconfidence4474]

I'm not sure if you are male or female. If you are a woman, then all your symptoms could absolutely be connected to menopause. Start doing research on this. I did - but I only used Pubmed as my guide. I have fixed all of my symptoms myself through my own research and doing my own blood tests without waiting for doctors to scratch their heads and tell me that it's not menopause. You don't have to accept age as a reason for feeling ill. It can all be fixed through good nutrition and lifestyle. I've proved this to myself.

[@mbm1774]

@englishconvoconfidence4474 I am female, and I was fine until I was post menopausal. They also have me taking progesterone and estradiol. Thanks for info I will look into all this.

[@mbm1774]

@@debiwillis9045 i want to, just afraid too.

[@nataliecarroll9681]

Should it be avoided if on warfarin for AF and clopidogrel for stents. My father has peripheral neuropathy. He also takes steroids for RA so probably high risk for bleeding due to meds and also age 80

[@ieddyeddy]

Dr. Osborne looks shocked in the opening shot, we're all getting older.

[@forexcharts281]

ALA AND CANCER I HAVE SEEN ON PUB MED. NIT SURE IN DOSAGE DO YOU?

[@UniqueSnow]

Do you take ALA with food or on an empty stomach?

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

read bottle ...varies depending on product & fillers

[@UniqueSnow]

@@Jennifer-gr7hn Ok thank you

[@Themilkman95]

I heard it’s better on an empty stomach but it’s upto you.

[@UniqueSnow]

@@Themilkman95 Ok thank you I'll take it on an empty stomach

[@smarzig]

Take with take with caprylic acid

[@breedawhelan5916]

Hi what is Nac please

[@joniroufs9435]

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine

[@petersymons7817]

Dr. Karl GoldKamp, NAC.

[@lisamonington369]

Your link to your source of ALA does not work.

[@ysunsets]

@Dr Osborne, burning mouth syndrome is also a side effect of B12 deficiency. )This per Dr Richard Becker in TX.) Could there be a link between the 3 in the body?

[@siobhancleary3018]

What does burning mouth mean feel I get dry mouth at night because it opens as I sleep

[@ysunsets]

@siobhancleary3018. It's not dry mouth. It's a raw sore burning feeling like you've drunk something boiling.

[@peterraymond1853]

What about the general lack of NaCl.. SALT.. Does that not reduce blood pressure

[@peterraymond1853]

Is it true that it is very hard to consume excess salt..

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

depends if it is intra or extracellular you're talking about

[@labatailledemidway1980]

Please what is the daily dosage of r-alpha lipoic for a 70 year old?

[@minuano08]

@@labatailledemidway1980 can't recommend. Don't know U. But I'm younger than U & take (1) - 300mg dosage of R-ALA daily.

[@peterraymond1853]

That question asks for official advice, which is questionable. Dr Peter spoke of 800mg in studies. They chose that amount for a good reason. I am over 70 and take about 800 daily. You could choose to start at say 400mg, which was mentioned in another study..

[@smarzig]

​@@peterraymond1853studies on patient side. Make sure you take biotin and B1

[@AdAstra870]

I took Alpha Lipoic Acid for a while, and it did help my peripheral neuropathy but after taking it for a week or so it caused stomach upset so I had to discontinue it.

[@Themilkman95]

When you stop it, did the neuropathy came back?

[@AdAstra870]

Neuropathy came back after discontinuing ALA.

[@Themilkman95]

@@AdAstra870 damn you jump back on, were you eating food with it?

[@edwardwashingtonjr902]

Try adding Biotin away from ALA.

[@AdAstra870]

@@edwardwashingtonjr902 i found an alternative to ALA. My neuropathy is caused by Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2 so NMN supplements work, with no side effects.

[@petersymons7817]

Skitzsophenia with NAC

[@thetruthissovereign7328]

Add niacin B3.

[@leavethemkidsalone860]

It is maddening that doctors use metformin and other things for fertility and PCOS but never explain the WHY!!!

[@ollymounara605]

I love the videos but the amount of commercial breaks is annoying.

[@carmencilliers1994]

What commercials?

[@ollymounara605]

@@carmencilliers1994 you are probably not watching it from the yt app.

[@ollymounara605]

@@carmencilliers1994 in the app there are a lot.

[@MrCljp24]

What commercials are you referring to???

[@ollymounara605]

You are probably not watching this on the yt app.

[@tstelogeannis]

Can you tell us about natural sources of Schizophrenia medicine alternatives. I know someone that this metabolic problem is happening to. They haven't been on the meds long. Most people reported horrible side effects anyway. Tell us the Aminos that help the symptoms

[@Needless2say]

@tstelogeannis Dr Osbornes mentor (who he has mentioned from time to time) Dr Abram Hoffer used vit B3 niacin(niacin can create a flush) or nuacinamide in higher doses. Morley Robbins on KZbin talks about Schizophrenia related to excess iron and not enough bioaviable copper and Retinol and has a " Root Cause Protocol " to build and retain optimal copper levels. Morley is an excellent researcher and can back up his assertions from published studies. I hope this helps.

[@madhavidasari8302]

Super informative video doc 🎉. CoQ10 200 mg helps me with palpitations. Never took ALA before. But will do so now. I have mycotoxins n Candida n possibly EBV, so it should helps. Thank you verymuch for the actionable info you share doc. Love this video.

[@Keep-on-ok]

I have nerve damage on one knee. How much R - ALA do I take daily?

[@smarzig]

1200/day

[@smarzig]

Add some biotin as it depletes

[@Keep-on-ok]

@@smarzig Thank you!

[@jozee808]

R lipoic acid

[@RafalBr]

just ordered flaxseed oil :))

[@dinosemr8141]

❤️💖🙏❤️💖

[@SEA-U2]

I Found out about Q-10 from a friend Not a Doctor go figure 🙄

[@chelseyfrancismccarthy4214]

❤❤❤

[@intrinsicfactor5425]

_........R-Fraction Alpha Lipoic Acid being the best form_

[@kimberlyann1960]

I switched to the R-ALA which is more absorbable.

[@patriciadanielasaravia3412]

✅

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

yup, got the mycotoxins-- the whole class of not so fun..gal

[@chrisg8995]

Hey Dr O. Love you, but the new thumbnail… oof. Hard to take you as a serious Dr.

[@petersymons7817]

Dr. Karl GoldKamp, NAC.

[@petersymons7817]

Dr. Karl GoldKamp, NAC.