Re: ALA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

[Guest guest]

Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell booster for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due to environmental stress.

>>Yes I use it for chelation, every 3 hours for 3 days and nights. I would not use it as a general supplement.

Mandi in UK

[Guest guest]

Yes, we have been using alpa lipoic acid

since september. once a day.

m, Alison Hoffman wrote:

>

> Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell booster

for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due to

environmental stress.

>

> Let me know if anyone uses this and thanks!

>

> Ali

>

[Guest guest]

ALA is the primary chelator (many also use DMSA or DMPS in addition)

used in the Andy Cutler protocol. You may want to look into this to

learn how to use it correctly.

>

> Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell booster

for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due to

environmental stress.

>

> Let me know if anyone uses this and thanks!

>

> Ali

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I read somewhere that ALA should be use after DMSA. ALA is supposed to

help with getting rid of metals. Something about the redistribution of

metals in the body.

Could you please let us know how your DAN did chelation or how did you

do it. thank you

>

> Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell booster

for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due to

environmental stress.

>

> Let me know if anyone uses this and thanks!

>

> Ali

>

[Guest guest]

and others using this,

Have you noticed good gains with ALA? Any negative side effects?

TIA!

> >

> > Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell

booster

> for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due

to

> environmental stress.

> >

> > Let me know if anyone uses this and thanks!

> >

> > Ali

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Its also a pretty good chelator and crosses the blood brain barrier.

If not dosed every 3 hours round the clock it can cause quite a

redistribution of metals. I would not use ala as a once a day supplement.

It has many great functions but it is not just an antioxidant

38 and Mom to threeTasha 23..new Mommy ( means I am a Grammy )Casey-Mae 13..sweet as pieElijah 2.. ASD and beautiful

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:21:03 PMSubject: Re: ALA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

Why wouldn't you use as a general supplement? It is a powerful antioxidant with many health benefits. I take it daily...is there something I should know??

C

In a message dated 30/11/2008 15:33:01 GMT Standard Time, awh1946yahoo (DOT) com writes:

Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell booster for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due to environmental stress.

>>Yes I use it for chelation, every 3 hours for 3 days and nights. I would not use it as a general supplement.

Mandi in UK

[Guest guest]

I use it for myself. I am not trying to chelate myself. I certainly

would follow Andy's protocol if using as a chelator for my ASD child.

Here is what I found online that seemed to indicate a good supplement

for the 'average joe'. Am I still missing something??

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

What is Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, and is widely used in prevention

of various diseases. Its main function is to increase production of

glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver. An

antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and protects

our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule that

tries to steal electrons from other molecules, thus causing damage.

Smoking, pollution, car exhaust, fried foods are some sources of free

radicals.

Alpha lipoic acid can be found in foods such as meats, and veggies

(ie. spinach). Alpha lipoic acid is also easily absorbed into the

blood stream, and it can also cross the blood brain barrier.

Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits

Alpha Lipoic Acid has many benefits, and all types of people will

benefit from taking ALA. ALA will be even more beneficial for

individuals with some of the following conditions:

* Diabetes or higher than normal blood sugar levels

* Have high cholesterol levels

* Are affected by cataracts (in early stages)

* Cardiovascular problems such as hardening of arteries

There is a long list of benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid, some have even

gone as far to call it the " ideal antioxidant " . Below are some

benefits of taking alpha lipoic acid.

* Alpha lipoic acid helps make vitamin C and E work better

* ALA is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals

* It's easily absorbed either from food eaten or from supplements

* Alpha lipoic acid helps increase glutathione which helps with

detoxification

* It helps protect the lens and retina of your eyes from

degeneration, and also helps alleviate glaucoma

* Alpha lipoic acid is used to treat and detox the liver

Obviously, the 2 biggest benefits from supplementing Alpha lipoic acid

is its powerful antioxidant properties, and its ability to help

increase Glutathione levels which plays a big role in dissolving toxic

substances in the liver.

Alpha Lipoic Acid Side Effects

Alpha lipoic acid has few if any side effects. The recommended daily

dose is between 50mg to 100mg, and higher doses can cause nausea and

upset stomachs, and excessive doses can even lead to low blood sugar.

On the plus side, taking alpha lipoic acid can sometimes lead to a

mild and relaxing feeling, and lead to a better feel of well-being.

[Guest guest]

1) you should not take this if you have dental amalgams as it will

redistribute mercury. 2) it is usually used as part of a chelation

plan where it is taken frequently (dosed at the half life of about 3

hours) at low dosages to collect metals over several days and

steadily move them out of the body without dropping them. Most do a

3 day on 4 or even 11 day off protocol. Taking once daily is not

recommended for chelation. If you are sure you are not metal toxic

and you are taking it for another reason, I am not familiar with this

usage.

>

> > In a message dated 30/11/2008 15:33:01 GMT Standard Time,

awh1946@...

> > writes:

> > Hi there. Does anyone use this? It says it's a great cell

booster

> > for the whole body and helps to protect from oxidative damage due

to

> > environmental stress.

> > >>Yes I use it for chelation, every 3 hours for 3 days and

nights. I

> > would not use it as a general supplement.

> >

> > Mandi in UK

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, it is a good antioxidant, but it is also a chelator. Do you

have amalgam fillings? If yes, then I really wouldn't recommend

using ALA every day. Instead, I would look for an antioxidant that

can be safely used daily like CoQ10, vit C, vit E, etc.

Sheri

>

> I use it for myself. I am not trying to chelate myself. I

certainly

> would follow Andy's protocol if using as a chelator for my ASD

child.

>

> Here is what I found online that seemed to indicate a good

supplement

> for the 'average joe'. Am I still missing something??

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

>

> What is Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, and is widely used in

prevention

> of various diseases. Its main function is to increase production

of

> glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver.

An

> antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and

protects

> our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule that

> tries to steal electrons from other molecules, thus causing

damage.

> Smoking, pollution, car exhaust, fried foods are some sources of

free

> radicals.

>

> Alpha lipoic acid can be found in foods such as meats, and veggies

> (ie. spinach). Alpha lipoic acid is also easily absorbed into the

> blood stream, and it can also cross the blood brain barrier.

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits

>

> Alpha Lipoic Acid has many benefits, and all types of people will

> benefit from taking ALA. ALA will be even more beneficial for

> individuals with some of the following conditions:

>

> * Diabetes or higher than normal blood sugar levels

> * Have high cholesterol levels

> * Are affected by cataracts (in early stages)

> * Cardiovascular problems such as hardening of arteries

>

> There is a long list of benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid, some have

even

> gone as far to call it the " ideal antioxidant " . Below are some

> benefits of taking alpha lipoic acid.

>

> * Alpha lipoic acid helps make vitamin C and E work better

> * ALA is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals

> * It's easily absorbed either from food eaten or from

supplements

> * Alpha lipoic acid helps increase glutathione which helps

with

> detoxification

> * It helps protect the lens and retina of your eyes from

> degeneration, and also helps alleviate glaucoma

> * Alpha lipoic acid is used to treat and detox the liver

>

> Obviously, the 2 biggest benefits from supplementing Alpha lipoic

acid

> is its powerful antioxidant properties, and its ability to help

> increase Glutathione levels which plays a big role in dissolving

toxic

> substances in the liver.

> Alpha Lipoic Acid Side Effects

>

> Alpha lipoic acid has few if any side effects. The recommended

daily

> dose is between 50mg to 100mg, and higher doses can cause nausea

and

> upset stomachs, and excessive doses can even lead to low blood

sugar.

> On the plus side, taking alpha lipoic acid can sometimes lead to a

> mild and relaxing feeling, and lead to a better feel of well-being.

>

[Guest guest]

Why wouldn't you use as a general supplement? It is a powerful antioxidant with many health benefits. I take it daily...is there something I should know??

>>Because it will mobilise Mercury, is believed to cross the blood brain barrier and if not given to a chelation protocol based on the half life (3 hours) to keep a steady blood level can transport Mercury INTO the brain.

Mandi in UK

[Guest guest]

The information I have is that ALA helps to

increase glutathione in the liver, and able

to help with oxidized cholesterol. Often used

in conjnction with other sulfur containing

supplements for heavy metal detoxification

when used as a part of the diet to maintain

healthy blood.

Are you using sulfur in conjuntion...? for

metal detox? I'll have to check into this

detoxification process further, any tips

where I should go to research it?

MandiRodwell@... wrote>

>

> In a message dated 30/11/2008 22:21:17 GMT Standard Time,

> mamatutu@... writes:

>

> Why wouldn't you use as a general supplement? It is a powerful

antioxidant

> with many health benefits. I take it daily...is there something I

should know??

>

>

> >>Because it will mobilise Mercury, is believed to cross the blood

brain

> barrier and if not given to a chelation protocol based on the half

life (3

> hours) to keep a steady blood level can transport Mercury INTO the

brain.

>

> Mandi in UK

>

[Guest guest]

You can read Hall Cutler's " Amalgam Illness. " There is a

yahoo board of parents doing this method of chelation: Autism-

Mercury.

>

> The information I have is that ALA helps to

> increase glutathione in the liver, and able

> to help with oxidized cholesterol. Often used

> in conjnction with other sulfur containing

> supplements for heavy metal detoxification

> when used as a part of the diet to maintain

> healthy blood.

> Are you using sulfur in conjuntion...? for

> metal detox? I'll have to check into this

> detoxification process further, any tips

> where I should go to research it?

>

>

> MandiRodwell@ wrote>

> >

> > In a message dated 30/11/2008 22:21:17 GMT Standard Time,

> > mamatutu@ writes:

> >

> > Why wouldn't you use as a general supplement? It is a powerful

> antioxidant

> > with many health benefits. I take it daily...is there something I

> should know??

> >

> >

> > >>Because it will mobilise Mercury, is believed to cross the

blood

> brain

> > barrier and if not given to a chelation protocol based on the

half

> life (3

> > hours) to keep a steady blood level can transport Mercury INTO

the

> brain.

> >

> > Mandi in UK

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You can join the Autism/Mercury group and read the files. There are a

lot of files about this method of chelation. I am doing it now with my

3 year old and getting great gains. Just like anything there are ups

and downs. But this method is the safest and best thing I've done so far.

Lots of people can help you in that group.

> >

> > The information I have is that ALA helps to

> > increase glutathione in the liver, and able

> > to help with oxidized cholesterol. Often used

> > in conjnction with other sulfur containing

> > supplements for heavy metal detoxification

> > when used as a part of the diet to maintain

> > healthy blood.

> > Are you using sulfur in conjuntion...? for

> > metal detox? I'll have to check into this

> > detoxification process further, any tips

> > where I should go to research it?

> >

> >

> > MandiRodwell@ wrote>

> > >

> > > In a message dated 30/11/2008 22:21:17 GMT Standard Time,

> > > mamatutu@ writes:

> > >

> > > Why wouldn't you use as a general supplement? It is a powerful

> > antioxidant

> > > with many health benefits. I take it daily...is there something I

> > should know??

> > >

> > >

> > > >>Because it will mobilise Mercury, is believed to cross the

> blood

> > brain

> > > barrier and if not given to a chelation protocol based on the

> half

> > life (3

> > > hours) to keep a steady blood level can transport Mercury INTO

> the

> > brain.

> > >

> > > Mandi in UK

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

ALA is a powerful antiviral

natasa

>

>

> In a message dated 01/12/2008 15:17:23 GMT Standard Time, kds@...

writes:

>

> The information I have is that ALA helps to

> increase glutathione in the liver, and able

> to help with oxidized cholesterol.

>

>

> >>Yes it does all of those things, its great stuff BUT it also

chelates.

> Lots of information at this link

>

> _http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/_

(http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/)

>

> HTH

>

> Mandi in UK

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 01/12/2008 15:17:23 GMT Standard Time, kds@

> writes:

> >

> > The information I have is that ALA helps to

> > increase glutathione in the liver, and able

> > to help with oxidized cholesterol.

> >

> >

> > >>Yes it does all of those things, its great stuff BUT it also

> chelates.

> > Lots of information at this link

> >

> > _http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/_

> (http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/)

> >

> > HTH

> >

> > Mandi in UK

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I just got back from my appt. with our DAN and she concurred with most of you on

this site.

ALA does chelate and has the ability to carry heavy metals out of the body but

it also does cross the brain/blood barrier which can lead to redistribution of

the metals in the brain. She said that it is used in her practice on adults

only after the gut is completely healed (Level 2 Detox).

Hope this helps.

Thanks!

Ali