If alpha lipoic acid is so good for diabetics and a strong antioxidant-how can it with only a 32 min 1/2 life?
l take one 200 mg. ALA per day and have recommended ALA to a diabetic in the family. I don’t take it for any specific condition other than for its reputation for strong antioxidant activity. But, my enthusiasm was diminished when I read that ALA only had a half life of 32 minutes. I take a lot of supplements, including 4 grams of bilberries per day and 6 plus grams of omega 3 fish oils. I thought that might be excessive until I heard of a 94 year old taking ALA and 9 x 1000 mg of fish oils per day! (He must be doing something right) It sounded like a lot until I remembered that it takes 28 grams to equal an ounce; then 1/3 of an ounce didn’t seem nearly so much as when we eat (or trim off ) several ounces of fat off of a steak. I would just like for someone to help me justify going ahead and taking ALA, say 2 x 100mg ALA per day.or one 200 mg per day. Some do not recommend taking more than 100 mg per day. What is the correct dosage? More information on this will be appreciated.
I’ve never heard of that half life figure. Either way, as long as you eat a healthy diet, you don’t need ALA supplements. Your body produces enough all by itself.