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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Benefits, Uses and Dosages

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ALA Contraindications
Posted by john (toronto) on 05/27/2022
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Can chelate a lot of different metals. Some good ones too. Best to use a low dose, not high. "Metals known to form complexes directly with ALA and DHLA include manganese, zinc, cadmium, lead, cobalt, nickel, iron, copper, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury"

ALA Contraindications
Posted by Dano (Idaho) on 10/27/2020
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I disagree because I have been taking 500-1200 mg a day of R-ALA for years with occasional breaks.

I have numerous amalgam fillings. I had an MRI after a recent concussion and my brain looked fine. I am 67 years old.

ALA Contraindications
Posted by J-dub (Oc, Ca) on 03/19/2016
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WARNING!

ALA WARNING:

ALA is a Mercury Chelator and can cross the blood brain barrier. If you have or ever have had silver (amalgam) fillings, vaccines, or any other mercury exposure, you have mercury in your body. Taking ALA without proper dosing and timing WILL MAKE YOU WORSE. Please see the Andrew Hall Cutler chelation protocol (Amalgam Illness). Most who have had mercury in their body start with 6mg of ALA every 3 hours for 3 days straight. You also have to take a ton of other vitamins and antioxidants at the same time to protect the body while moving this mercury. You have to take it ever 3 hours because of the half life of ALA's ability to hold the mercury, the ALA has to be followed up every 3 hours to pick up the mercury that is being dropped. ALA cannot be taken until all mercury is out of the mouth for at least 3 months. DSMA can be taken after 4 days but also in the proper amounts as explained in Andy Cutlers protocol.

In short, taking ALA in the massive amounts recommended in the above post without the warning that someone who currently has amalgam fillings or ever has had amalgams is extremely dangerous.

ALA Contraindications
Posted by Becca (Abilene, Tx) on 03/14/2014
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There was clinical test done in the late 60's that said ALA MiGHT affect the T3 thyroid meds. I take thyroid medicine and have been on ALA now for a couple of months and have felt nothing but better. The type of ALA you want to take is STABALIZED R Alpha Lipoic Acid. I take 450 mg in the morning and another 150 in the afternoon if I am having issues with my mouth. Also, when it gets particularly bad, put about 1/2 tsp of cooking grade baking soda in about 6 oz of water and drink. This will alkalize your body quickly and provide relief. The ALA is an amazing supplement...good luck!



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