The Amazing Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
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Timestamps
0:04 What is alpha lipoic acid?
0:21 About alpha lipoic acid as an antioxidant
1:47 Alpha lipoic acid as a chelator
2:13 Alpha lipoic acid as a lipid antioxidant
2:35 More alpha lipoic acid benefits
3:24 Alpha lipoic acid dosage
In this video, weâre going to talk about alpha lipoic acid and the benefits of alpha lipoic acid.
What is alpha lipoic acid?
Your body makes alpha lipoic acid, you can get it as a supplement, and itâs in foods like red meat and certain vegetables. When you take alpha lipoic acid as a supplement, youâre getting a lot more of it-like 1000x more than your body can make.
Alpha lipoic acid is a very powerful antioxidant. If youâre a diabetic, alpha lipoic acid can protect the tissues from that. It can also help with damage within the mitochondria. Alpha lipoic acid acts as a sponge to soak up free-radicals and protect against oxidation.
Alpha lipoic acid can act as a chelator to help detoxify mercury from the body, which can also produce oxidation. Alpha lipoic acid is also a lipid antioxidant, so itâs good for areas of the body that are lined with lipids (like your nerves).
More alpha lipoic acid benefits:
âą Itâs good for diabetic neuropathy
âą It counters oxidation and free radicals
âą It crosses the blood-brain barrier
âą It protects the myelin sheath
âą It helps mitochondria make more energy
âą It lowers A1C
Alpha lipoic acid dosage:
If youâre going to take alpha lipoic acid as a supplement, try taking 600mg, 3 times a day, on an empty stomach.
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R-alpha lipoic acid (R-ALA) is real alpha lipoic acid (R-ALA). If the bottle does not have the R on it, It is synthetic alpha lipoic acid (S-ALA). You may find bottles with the designation of RS alpha lipoic acid. which means it is a combination of real and synthetic alpha lipoic acid. The problem with the synthetic is that it floods the cell receptors, not allowing the R-ALA to enter the receptors. Now this is where the biggest draw back of (S-ALA). Once the cell receptors fill with the synthetic stuff, very little of it is able to get through the inner mitochondria membrane. So much so that the synthetic stuff is virtually useless. Dr. Berg's peripheral nerve support supplement has all the right ingredients except he should dump the S-ALA and replace it with R-ALA. If you find a 60 day supply of 600MG alpha lipoic acid for less than $50 then it is not the real-natural stuff. And, because of the rampant dishonesty In this country, you can find sellers who are selling alpha lipoid acid as the R type when it is not. I find Dr Berg an honest, straight forward guy. I believe if someone brought this to his attention, he would validate the research then change his nerve regeneration formula to substitute real alpha lipoic acid for the synthetic type in it now. Just like vitamin K2 is made five to ten times more effective with vitamin D3, so too would his nerve supplement be five to ten times more effective.
John fully agree with you. I'm from the UK struggling to find this product here. Can you send me a website for real R - ALA 600mg
@@user-uf4fn7oq9x Best price I can find is HMS 120 caps 300 r for $24.99 US on their website....I would have to pay 64 Canadian but it is such a good buy as the real R that I am having my brother send it to me from the US ....Hope this helps....
I agree , I like him and I wish he made the distinction since 300 real r is probably better than 1000 blend......even some companies known for quality are selling the blend unfortunately !
@@user-uf4fn7oq9x So the HMS 120 x 300 gives you a 2 month supply for a fantastic price.....I have yet to see a bottle of 600mg just R though they probably are out there....The ones i found have r/s or even sneakier dl which is still the blend !
Nice thank you
We have been keeping a mental check list of diet vs. Leg cramps. The days we eat items high in lipoic acid are the days that we do not have leg crsmps. This is great information.
The Alpha Lipoic acid that he recommends is great. I started a keto diet with this and B1 and Iâm having great results so far NO One is going to cut off my foot and I will not lose my eye sight over sugar. This is life changing and so is Dr Berg. THANK YOU and God Bless you and your work.
What brand of alpha lipoic acid he recommend?
@@amenra7278 Iâm taking ALA from source naturals
I cannot do fat at all after tqo tearson keyo my brain started working
How do you motivate yourself to commit to your diet?
Hi I am having foot problems And floater in my eye they go and come I am really relating to your comment because I donât want to loose my foot or eye sight ⊠do I take 600 mg 3 times a day or 200 mg 3 times a day ???
Informative as always. This video gave me some nice insights. Thanks đ
Dr. Eric Berg you are so full of vital information. I watched this video 3 times. Thank you.
Such a great video. Short, sweet, and right to the point! Thanks Dr Berg
Lost my smell and taste over two years ago when Covid started, I didnât notice significant regain in smell and taste until I started taking 600mg in the morning and 600mg at night about a month ago. It definitely works.
Yeah what brand u take Iâve been tryna get my sense of smell back for months
@@heb4169 A good brand is Now brand. It will make your pee smell like skunk LOL, but it's a good form đ
I never got my eggs and onion taste back. I used to eat them everyday before Covid and now I canât even stand the smell. I hope this supplement helps.
Nice
Zinc helps with anosmia too :)
God bless you Dr. Berg for helping everyone you are so clear to understand and you are so helpful to all of us may God bless youđ„°đ
TY Dr for explaining free radicals. Oh my goodness. So simple, yet effective. TY again for making this info available.
I have started taking ALA recently but with meals so I will change to an empty stomach approach. Thanks Dr. Berg. Watching from the Philippines where supplements tend to be quite expensive.
Order to iherb much cheaper boss
I have learned 89 new words from you in 2019. Can't wait for 2020 lessons âïž
Dr. Berg panics as he tries to come up with 2,020 new lessons...
All Greek words
@@chuckMvideos I think he is working on 2021 and has all content done and ready to go for 2020 đ
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Thanks for the Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you ever tried - Zeyames Wonliver Breakthrough (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for discovering the simple way to end diabetic nerve pain and neuropathy minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work colleague after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Blessings!
Alpha Lopoic Acid and Benfotiamine, together, has worked really well for me. I had an old injury that caused two fingers to be numb for years. It corrected that problem, and it makes my whole body feel better. I don't use pain relievers as much as I used to take. I told a friend about it, and he has more mobility with no pain. He said it totally shocked his doctor to see how much he improved.
I highly suggest this combination.
Looking forward to a great 2020!!
Thanks Doc!
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Excellent advice and information âđ»
I have spastic cerebral palsy, and I started taking 600 mg of ALA once per day (so far). I have been taking it for almost two months. It has helped tremendously with the spasms from my CP, and other issues as well.
What is cp
@@judesterification CP is Cerebral Palsy
@@judesterification cerebral palsy
I will try for my trigeminal nerve pain. 600mg three times per day? Almost 2 grams? Ni side effects? I was taking a little but my trigeminal nerve is so bad I have to try a higher dose
@@angelsandocean2853 How is it going? I have the same problem and have not tried ALA yet.
One of my favorites in my home for years due to my mother's researching
The fellow who was to die, after being caught in a mine, from liver damage due to methane, was given it.
His doctor smuggled it into him. He was told not to, but knew it was his only chance at survival. The fellow very quickly rebounded.
Good to know
I need your help, please ask him the daily dose I take?
Excellent approachâŒïžThank you my dear Dr Bergđđ»
i just ordered some ...i hope it helps !
Great day to you. Excellent videođ
My orthopedic dr in Italy told me to take ALA for my sciatica. It helps me so much. My pain and flair ups have decreased dramatically.
Hi .how r u now...how many days it took for you to see clear improvemnt using ALA
Oh wow! How many mg do you take daily?
I have to try this my joint pain is unbearablee and also stenosia
Try msm, vegetal sulfur, 1/8 tea spoon before meals
Amazing benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid indeed... and an AMAZING video.. thank you
Great video. It will help many people around the world.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is also great for nitric oxide synthetase and protect the Endothelial Function.
What brand do u use thanks
Bless you so much đđ» well explained. Doctors never tell you the truth !
Thank you!
Thank you Dr for the wonderful information
I have been waiting for this video. I was was having foot pain and was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis by my doc, and told how common is was and that I should attend a group class they have to learn how to deal with it. My dad had foot pain for many years until finally being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes so I was questioning if it could be blood sugar related. My fasting blood sugars were only in the low pre-diabetic range. Had a coworker with diabetes who highly recommended the Alpha Lipoic Acid because of how it helped him. I did some online checking and decided to give it a try. Since taking daily, never had the feet pain again. Not sure why this worked but it unquestionably fixed my pain. I take the time release 600 mg. once a day. From my research 600 mg. a day is enough to take. By the video, it has many benefits to its use, and definitely worth a try.
BUDDYSNORES THANKS. I HAVE PLANTAR FASCIITIS FOR YEARS. WILL TRY
I had plantar fasciitis and started glucosamine and it fixed it. Everytime I stopped the glucosamine the pain returned.
I started taking it after my dentist removed the few remaining silver amalgam fillings in my mouth that Iâd had since childhood. Still take it along with benfotiamine and acetyl L-carnitine. I definitely feel a difference in my mood and cognitive function. They work better together than alone.
I need to have all my fillings removed. What does this do to help after having that done? I have started having neuropathy in my feet. And want to take because of that. Sounds like I could get more than one benefit.
Long term use of L-carnitine is not recommended due to its effects causing rise in blood TMAO levels leading to future coronary artery disease
did the medical dentist removed ur amalgam or naturopathic dentist?
@@gailburns5201 when having those types of feelings removed it's inevitable that you're going to swallow and ingest a lot of the heavy metals that ala helps to remove from your body.
@@gailburns5201 my experience with lower leg neuropathy, 2g of omega 3 fish oil with food stops and a little citrulline malate (1/8 teaspoon) to open up the capillaries, makes the biggest difference (reduced my misfiring nerve symptoms in 30 minutes).
Thank you so much!!
Very nice explain Thank youv Sir
Dr. Berg is really good. Clear, wonderful understanding of the function of the Human Body.
Excellent video as always đđ
Thanks so much!
Thank you. Super valuable.
Wow I just came across this video and I subscribed immediately your explanation is so simple to understand thanks so much doctor
Do you mean âHow to improve our healthy bodies â??đDr Berg, youâre amazing!!Thank you!đ
It helps with insulin sensitivity, also.
Thanks so much Dr.Berg!!You answered all my questions on this!!!Your the Best!!đ
Thank you Dr. Short video,specific,and to the point! God guided me to your videos.đ I will look for more of your videos from now on. Great information! I live in EL PASO,TX.
This helped me so much. I had parson Turner syndrome from a vaccine injury and this helped me recover and pain. Also CBD oil.
Are you fully recovered today ?
@@conejo013 yes đ
I take it at the first sign of a cold, and it knocks it out overnight. I love it, now I see it has more benefits.
You are always good thanks
God bless thanks for this video
This makes your urine stink similar to asparagus so don't be alarmed.
Dakoder II maybe the brand u used bc me it does not at all
@Elizabeth Askander ... same here.
Yes!. At times. Now that I think about it. Thanks.
Yes, it does........ took me a while to work out which keto food or supplement I was taking to give off that stinkđ·
Interesting. How much are you taking? I take 500mg about 4 days per week. No stinky peepees đ
Love it that your videos are short and to the point! Thanks and happy 2020.
Now that was good to hear!!!!!
Thank you sir
At least Dr Berg is honest. He admits he doesnât know a particular thing, so he tells you to do your own research on it. He just doesnât make stuff up. Bravo.
Hello sir does ala boost skin complexion
Can I combine Ala with Astaxanthine? (One in the morning and the other one in the evening)? Or can there be a âtoo muchâ in antioxidants? Thank you for the great work you do!
#1 for diabetic neuropathy pain!
Good information Thank you Dr đ
It's my pleasure!
I will consume it to hone my cognition. Excellent video Dr.
I've been taking r lipoic acid for many years it is very helpful in healing symptoms due to Lyme disease. I feel immediate relief as soon as I take it. Without it neuropathy pins and needles and pain increases. I take curcumin and CBD oil and magnesium with it as well as some other b vitamins Good video Dr Eric Berg
thank you luba
Hello. Any hair issues from taking ala ? I was reading reviews online which many complained of.
@Luba Williams Combined with a Carnivore diet it can really help to reduce inflamation from Lyme. Look up Arlene Anderson Carnivore diet for Lyme.
I take all that too, the R -lipotic acid helps but not with my numbness, how many mg do you take the one I got is 100mg and it says take 1 a day, alot of things I've read said take 600mg a day, I bought mine from the natural food store, which is one of the best places to get, he's saying 1800mg that's to much
@@sheilaklugman2340 Iâm Type 2 diabetes.Just started taking ALA 300mg per day. Also taking Vitamin B complex & Benfotiamine for my neuropathy symptoms worked well so far during this winter time. Most importantly is to cut down on your carbs intake. ALA has the slight burning sensation in the throat if I ate it with an empty stomach
Thanks Dr Berg! I will try it.
That sounds great.
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thanx doc!
I take lipoic acid every year for 2 month as a cure. That gives me a lot of energy and it also helps against sugar craving (keeps the insulin level low)...
What brand of alpha lipoic do you recommend?
@@user-bh8ns1vv8c I just started taking Toniiq brand, it looks decent. I also just discovered R-LA so look that up too.
It makes me really warm in my stomach, kinda like burning, but not like heartburn. And it changes the taste in my mouth
đ·Hello dr . Thank you so much
A great, short, and informative video to the point.
Thanks for your wonderful comment!
ALA restored the feeling in my right foot when I recovered from type 2.
@ nosirrahx what brand did you take please?
@@audrey9334 Nutricost. I tend to stick with the simple single ingredient brands that don't use insane labeling. Always double check yourself though when it comes to supplements.
@@nosirrahx thank you so much, that is really a great idea! simple labeling
nos, could you kindly tell us the dosage of ALA you were taking ?
Haha love that Frankfurt city skyline! 3:02
Excellent video :-)
thank you
This wonderful supplement why is not recommended for people who has seizures??? Seizure is a big deep damage to brain cells and neurons why any doc doesnât recommend this to treat seizure??
Love it , thanks for the short clear and direct videos. Been watching you all year. Canât get myself
To fast I am too addicted to sugar itâs annoying. So Iâm going to South America for dieta and will be better on track. Started taking ala for some beginning neuropathy i dunno why I have it !!!! And benfotiamine is on its way. I think itâs thiamin deficiency.
Your recommendation is very high for ala ! I thought it was only needed 600mg per day !
Iâm vegetarian my whole life , so you think maybe that contributes to needing these supplements ?
I love to see again and again and again everything you post đ
Thank you
Doctor Berg thank you, but can you please make a video about glutathione thanks
This supplement was recommended to me because I have PCOS. It was told it would help control my insulin levels by helping digest carbohydrates. Has anyone used it for this specific reason? Thank you
Have you found of anything regarding ALA and pcos?
I have nerve damage in my lower back, alpha lopic acid helps me tremendously.
Am so thankful i watched this video..i am suffering from fibromyalgia since 2006 . The pain can be so unbearable when it's extreme. I promised after i been taking this Alpha lipoic Acid which i bought in Tyrkey for almost a month now .i can say there is really a miracle i had no pain since then.. đ†I still have exhaustion or overfattigue syndrome but no neuropathy .â€
Dude, you nailed it at about 1:59 with 'heavy metals!' lol
Seriously, this is awesome content, and thank you for putting this out there. My wife and I are adding ALA to our regimen.
I do not advise anyone to take ALA when you have mercury amalgams in your mouth. I now have several symptoms related to the my brains. It's dangerous to your health in the long run. Please look up -"Andrew Cutler Chelation protocol" for more information on the dangers of taking high amount of ALA.
I actually find a a positive change when I take it, as I lack sleep I find it to help a lot. By ive also heard it can be bad to take
You amazing Dr Eric Berg
Thank you Dr. Berg, you are an amazing Doctor thanks for helping us.
I have some of this in my med cabinet, my MD told me to take it for tinnitus, and to think all this time.
Hi! Did it help your tinnitus?
I've been taking this to help regain my smell back from covid! I am on day 4 at 600Mg a day! And I must say it's helping!!! I smelt my perfume today. And I could say my lost of smell was very severe!!! And I'm so happy I started to take this!
Oh wow, that's wonderful news! I was diagnosed with Covid a few weeks ago & had totally lost my sense of smell. It's gradually coming back now, but I had no idea that ALA capsules helped with that. I did hear that zinc intake can hp with that as well.
Is it safe to take ALA if you have maintenance for hypertension?
I stared taking this for taste and smell after covid, but it make everything taste and smell horrible. Is this a good sign or bad? It's almost unbearable but if its a good sign I will continue. Also taking zinc as well, seemed zinc alone was helping but I was still suffering from little to no taste on coffee and lots of other things so tried ALA to help but seemed to have a different reaction. Let me know if anyone else experienced this after taking ALA. Thanks
@@ericziegler284 Hi, go check Dr Omar Danounâs CZcams video on parosmia - he said that this horrible smell/taste was a sign of recovery. Iâm experiencing the same and its note easy.
I am taking vitamins at the moment (vitamine D, E, C, B6, B8, B9, B12, idoine) in gummies ( Multivit, Biocyte) and honestly my smell is coming back I can smell perfume !!
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Lost my smell and taste over two years ago when Covid started, I didnât notice significant regain in smell and taste until I started taking 600mg in the morning and 600mg at night. It works.
Ive been looking for such video for so long ! this is so well edxplained and in very good details, thanks a lot !
Thanks for your wonderful comment!
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I suffer from anxiety/OCD tendencies and had side effects with SSRIs/SNRIs. Then gave up after cognitive therapy didnât work. I am an HCP who was trained in western medicine.
After starting ALA for insulin resistance, I noticed ALA âtook the edge offâ within a few days of starting it low dose (300md qd).
This canât be a placebo affect. I feel too good for too long.
Anyone else have similar benefits?
My 89 yr old mom takes this for dementia. when she doesnt take them we can tell her mind looks lost and she'll feel angry. This has helped so the degeneration of her mind which makes her scared and angry. She is herself when it has been taken properly. She eas using only 300 mg We upped it to 600mg... Now we are doing 600mg twice a day.
My pain mgmt P.A. advised me to take ALA and itâs helped me with my digestive issues greatly.
Thank you so much đ
You are very welcome.
FYI .. We Love Ur intelligence & style Dr Eric Berg đ«âïžđâ„ïžđđâšđ
ALA completely treats and heals my psoriasis. I was using $700/tube prescription medicines with poor results. My mother in law had her rosacea reduced about 95% with ALA.
What brand and dose did you use Michael?
@@pd5879 Nutricost 600mg 3-4x per day. It was the most economical I could find.
Thank you Doctor
You're most welcome.
Thanks a lot doc
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Make you famous in germany Dr wohrle
Dr Berg I believe another video is needed to clear up the many questions and concerns in the comments below. A few are is it safe to take if on keto, what is best form (R), did you accidentally reccomend too much, is it safe to take with silver amalgam in mouth. Thank-you!
I watched another video by the Nerve Doctors, I am pretty sure it was them that said it was safe with amalgam fillings, I have definitely read or heard that it is, which is one of the main reasons I just started taking it!
Hey DR B! Perhaps you could do a video about the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid. I'm in the process of healing CRPS/RSD & Dupuytren's Contracture with it & other modalities now. Thanks! :-)
I just got my bottle today...and i find this video...đ
I used to take this about 10ys ago with inositol for fibromyalgia, i dont remember why i stopped.
Thank for infođč
Cheers!!! Awesome information đđđ
Glad you're enjoying this video!
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Can you talk about R or S form of ALA??
Another thing Alpha Lipoic acid does in the higher doses he recommends is lower cholesterol and LDL. This according to the NIH(National Institute of Health). Thatâs why Iâm starting to take it along with the antioxidant properties and other benefits He mentioned. Thanks for the helpful video.
what alpha lipoic acid supplement are you using ?where can we get one please
@@angelojones2554 I highly recommend that you order ALA is raw powder form then make your own solution of injectable ALA.
@@angelojones2554 Look for vides here on CZcams on how to reconstitute powder supplements.
@@kylelove927 oh and inject it with yourself ?
@@angelojones2554 NATROL sells ALA in capsules and also as time release tablets. I take them and they work great
Great info your videos are awesome
Thanks for watching!
Started 3 weeks ago. It is helping oestioarthritis in my neck, degenerative lumbar disease and the pain in my feet. It's great
Do you mind my asking, do you have fillings in your teeth? I've read here in comments that there is an interaction. Do you notice one. I'm really hoping to take it for sciatica pain.
What brand , company of ala do you take? R or s form? Where to buy? Thanks
The Godfather for modern medicine Greetings, glorified and honored from Egypt
I have MS, and I have this supplement. So will be taking it daily
have you notied any benefiets from the ala yet
Have you noticed an improvement that can help?
Superb đđ
thanks Dr Berg. Should I get the R or S form?