Alpha Lipoic Acid<\/a><\/strong> shows up in the 4-Hour Body as part of PAGG<\/p>\n The Four Horsemen of Fat-Loss: PAGG<\/strong><\/p>\n This dosing schedule is followed six days a week. Take one day off each week and one week off every two months.<\/p>\n The combo can also be purchased through Pareto Nutrition Here<\/a> (not ranked on the Natural Medicines Database)<\/p>\n \u201cAlpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has been proven to regenerate vitamin C and vitamin E; restore levels of intracellular glutathione, an important antioxidant that declines with age; and increase excretion of toxic heavy metals such as mercury. It was first synthesized and tested in the 1970s for the treatment of chronic liver diseases.<\/p>\n The intravenous interventions reversed disease in 75 out of 79 subjects. Given its impressive effects, the most remarkable feature of ALA is its apparent lack of toxicity in humans.12 It\u2019s NOAEL (No Observable Adverse Effect Level) is 60 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight, which would make up to 4,091 milligrams per day safe for a 150-pound person. Our dosing will be 300\u2013900 milligrams total per day.<\/p>\n Though lipoic acid naturally occurs in some organ meats and vegetables, including spinach and broccoli, the amounts are trace. I didn\u2019t want to consume 10 tons of liver for 30 milligrams of lipoic acid, so I began using synthetic alpha-lipoic acid in 1995.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI began taking ALA for its impressive impact on glucose uptake and reduced triglyceride production. First and foremost, I wanted to increase muscular absorption of the calories (and supplements) I consumed, and ALA turned out to be the perfect force multiplier. More calories absorbed into muscle meant fewer calories deposited as fat and faster strength gains. ALA accomplishes this, in part, by recruiting GLUT-4 glucose transporters to the muscular cell membrane. This both mimics insulin and increases insulin sensitivity, and ALA is therefore being explored as an \u201cinsulino-mimetic\u201d that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n Not only does ALA increase glucose and nutrient absorption, but it also demonstrates triglyceride inhibition and\u2014through extrapolation\u2014fat storage. Here is an abstract from a 2009 article from the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics that drives the point home: Livers from LA [lipoic acid]\u2013treated rats exhibited elevated glycogen content, suggesting dietary carbohydrates were stored as glycogen rather than becoming lipogenic substrate. In one sentence, here is why alpha-lipoic acid is kick-ass for our purposes: ALA helps you store the carbohydrates you eat in muscle or in your liver as opposed to in fat.\u201d<\/p>\n Alpha-lipoic acid is a vitamin-like chemical called an antioxidant. Yeast, liver, kidney, spinach, broccoli, and potatoes are good sources of alpha-lipoic acid. It is also made in the laboratory for use as medicine. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database<\/em> rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate<\/em>. Possibly Effective for…<\/strong><\/p>\n Possibly Ineffective for…<\/strong><\/p>\n Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for…<\/strong><\/p>\n More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid for these uses.<\/p>\n Alpha-lipoic acid seems to help prevent certain kinds of cell damage in the body, and also restores vitamin levels such as vitamin E and vitamin C. There is also evidence that alpha-lipoic acid can improve the function and conduction of neurons in diabetes. Alpha-lipoic acid is POSSIBLY SAFE<\/strong> for most adults when taken by mouth or applied to the skin. People taking alpha-lipoic acid by mouth might get a rash. People at risk for thiamine deficiency should take a thiamine supplement. Pregnancy and breast-feeding<\/strong>: Not enough is known about the use of alpha-lipoic acid during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Are there any interactions with medications?<\/p>\n Medications for cancer (Chemotherapy)<\/strong> Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effectiveness of some medications used for cancers. But it is too soon to know if this interaction occurs.<\/p>\n Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)<\/strong> Alpha-lipoic acid might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking alpha-lipoic acid along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. But more evidence is needed to know if this interaction is a big concern. Monitor your blood sugar closely. Herbs and supplements that lower blood sugar levels<\/strong><\/p>\n Alpha-lipoic acid lowers blood sugar levels. Taking it along with other herbs that lower blood sugar might lower blood sugar too much. Herbs that might lower blood sugar include devil’s claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, horse chestnut, Panax ginseng, psyllium, and Siberian ginseng.<\/p>\n Herbs and supplements that raise blood sugar levels<\/strong><\/p>\n Herbs that increase blood sugar levels might counteract alpha-lipoic acid’s blood sugar-lowering effects. Herbs that may raise blood sugar include ephedra, ginger, gotu kola, and the above-ground parts of the stinging nettle.<\/p>\n There are no known interactions with foods.<\/p>\n The following doses have been studied in scientific research:<\/p>\n BY MOUTH:<\/strong><\/p>\n Alpha Lipoic Acid by Source Naturals (300mg)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nDaily PAGG intake is timed before meals and bed,<\/strong> which produces a schedule like this: (AGG is simply PAGG minus policosanol)<\/p>\n\n
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ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID<\/span><\/h2>\n
What is it?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nAlpha-lipoic acid is used for diabetes and nerve-related symptoms of diabetes including burning, pain, and numbness in the legs and arms. High doses of alpha-lipoic acid are approved in Germany for the treatment of these symptoms.
\nSome people use alpha-lipoic acid for memory loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), HIV\/AIDS, cancer, liver disease, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (including a disorder called cardiac autonomic neuropathy) and Lyme disease.
\nAlpha-lipoic acid is also used to treat eye-related disorders, such as damage to the retina, cataracts, glaucoma, and an eye disease called Wilson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\nIs it Effective?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe effectiveness ratings for ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n
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How does it work?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nAlpha-lipoic acid is used in the body to break down carbohydrates and to make energy for the other organs in the body.
\nAlpha-lipoic acid seems to work as an antioxidant, which means that it might provide protection to the brain under conditions of damage or injury. The antioxidant effects might also be helpful in certain liver diseases.<\/p>\nAre there safety concerns?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nPeople with diabetes should be careful to check their blood sugar levels because alpha-lipoic acid might lower blood sugar.<\/p>\nSpecial Precautions & Warnings:<\/h3>\n
\nDiabetes<\/strong>: Alpha-lipoic acid can decrease blood sugar levels. Your diabetes medications might need to be adjusted by your healthcare provider.
\nExcessive use of alcohol\/thiamine deficiency<\/strong>: Alcohol can lower the amount of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the body. Taking alpha-lipoic acid when there is a shortage of thiamine might cause serious health problems. If you drink a lot of alcohol and take alpha-lipoic acid too, you should take a thiamine supplement.
\nThyroid disease<\/strong>: Taking alpha-lipoic acid might interfere with treatments for under-active or over-active thyroid.<\/p>\n
\nInteraction Rating = Moderate<\/strong> Be cautious with this combination.
\nTalk with your health provider.<\/p>\n
\nInteraction Rating = Minor<\/strong> Be watchful with this combination.
\nTalk with your health provider.<\/p>\n
\nSome medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.<\/p>\nAre there any interactions with Herbs and Supplements?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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