Re: Ordering compounded ALA and DMSA

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I noticed that it's not possible to buy capsules containing ALA _only_

, i.e., without any fillers or extra vitamins/minerals.

Is there any particular reason for this? E.g., because of the way it's

compounded it's necessary to add something to the pure ALA?

Otherwise I would personally be interested in buying pure ALA, or ALA

with an inactive filler only.

Will there be such an option available in the future?

Regards,

Finkle

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DeanNetwork wrote:

> See examples of the labels here:

>

http://livingnetwork.co.za/files_CompPharm/DMSA_12.5mg_VitaminC_Filler_C1032.pdf

>

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/files_CompPharm/ALA_3mg_MagnesiumAspartate_C1048.\

pdf

>

> There are currently 28 options of compounded ALA and DMSA available and

> other dosages specific to your individual needs can be compounded on

> request, with an appropriate vitamin or mineral as the filler. There

is 3mg,

> 6.25mg, 10mg, 12.5mg dosages etc.

> The clear vege-capsules are compounded only with pure vitamins (or when

> necessary to reduce the intake of a particular vitamin a very safe

filler,

> that Andy gave his blessing to, can be used if requested). There are no

> other ingredients at all - e.g binders, dyes, flavors etc.

[Guest guest]

> Hi,

>

> I noticed that it's not possible to buy capsules containing ALA _only_

> , i.e., without any fillers or extra vitamins/minerals.

> Is there any particular reason for this? E.g., because of the way it's

> compounded it's necessary to add something to the pure ALA?

Hi Finkle,

Yes, I did ask the pharmacist to make it that way first. She then said that

with such small doses she needs to use something as a filler to get the

doses accurate.

We then decided that it best be a vitamin or mineral, and since we should be

taking Vit C or Magnesium with each dose of chelator (or at least regulalry

during the day), we chose that one.

Also, Andy said that the DMSA needs to be with something acidic, so we chose

Vit C (ascorbic acid).

> Otherwise I would personally be interested in buying pure ALA, or ALA

> with an inactive filler only.

The vitamin C or Magnesium that is used as the filler could only assisst

chelation efforts, so that should really not limit your choice.

Is there a specifica reason why you would not like them included?

> Will there be such an option available in the future?

Sadly no, as the dosages would not be accurate.

Thanks,

Dean

>

> Regards,

>

> Finkle

> ----------------------

>

> DeanNetwork wrote:

>

>> See examples of the labels here:

>>

>

http://livingnetwork.co.za/files_CompPharm/DMSA_12.5mg_VitaminC_Filler_C1032.pdf

>>

>

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/files_CompPharm/ALA_3mg_MagnesiumAspartate_C1048.\

pdf

>>

>> There are currently 28 options of compounded ALA and DMSA available and

>> other dosages specific to your individual needs can be compounded on

>> request, with an appropriate vitamin or mineral as the filler. There

> is 3mg,

>> 6.25mg, 10mg, 12.5mg dosages etc.

>> The clear vege-capsules are compounded only with pure vitamins (or when

>> necessary to reduce the intake of a particular vitamin a very safe

> filler,

>> that Andy gave his blessing to, can be used if requested). There are no

>> other ingredients at all - e.g binders, dyes, flavors etc.

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Hi all,

> Just saw this thread about inexpensive compounded ALA and DMSA from

> South Africa. This is GREAT NEWS for me, as I'm getting really tired

> of dividing up pills, etc. Has anyone ordered from livingnetwork.co.za

> and shipped to the US? There's a note on the website that says you

> must make sure that the package will be able to get through customs in

> your country.

>

> I assume this would not be a problem in the US, but I wanted to make

> sure before I order.

Hi ,

There have been no problems at all shipping to the US (and the UK,

Australia, & Belgium so far).

Thanks,

DeanSA