Lipoic acid

[Sue84]

Hi does anyone use Lipoic Acid?

If so how much do you take?

I would appreciate thoughts on this supplement.

Sue

[Crazy_Chick]

hi it doesnt look like you have had an answer i did a search for it on the forum and found this it might help.

Lipoic Acid anyone?

Lipoic Acid anyone? Hi folks I have been reading (courtesy of Ian Cook’s very helpful msezine) that a fairly large dose (1200mg per day) of Lipoic Acid can help to prevent brain shrinkage in people with SPMS. I don’t seem to be able to see a supplier online who supplies a large enough dose to make any difference, does anyone know of such a supplier could you please let me know, you can message me; if it’s something that will breach forum’s regulations. Thank you for any help you can give. W…

[Sue84]

Hi CC Thank you. I have been looking at supplements in desperation to slow decline. I am too old for anything else!

I am waiting for a mri and siponimod was mentioned but I won’t hold my breath as I was turned down for Cladribine two years ago.

Sue

[Ziola]

I take alpha lipoic acid. I take 300mg a day. 600mg a day seems to be standard for many of the medical trials with it, though, for a range of conditions, not just ms. Apparently it has a short half-life so perhaps I should be taking 300mg twice a day. It should be taken on an empty stomach.

I do however also take L-carnitine, L-arginine and N-acetylcysteine, as I’m doing an all-round approach, rather than a blitz with just one thing. They all work in slightly different ways, but all are powerful antioxidants, and are neuroprotective and help regeneration of neurons.