Do you need R-ALA if you live with diabetes? Ever heard of alpha lipoic acid? Not everyone knows what it is and what it does… and its possible benefits to you if you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. What it does: increase your insulin sensitivity by enhancing glucose uptake by the cells. Basically, it makes your cells more efficient at taking in glucose, which can potentially lead to a decrease in A1c AND lower average blood sugar, which is awesome. As a bonus, it can even potentially improve pain from diabetic neuropathy (if you have it). Finally, it can help with reducing oxidative stress on the body, which has been shown to be increased in people living with diabetes. The R version means it is more biologically active, which means you absorb more of it than the ‘traditional’ version For a dose, most studies show doses in the 600-1200mg range, going as high as 1800mg. Sugarmds.com is the choice for me to get mine, since it’s 600mg per capsule and the quality is excellent. Note: Talk with your care team about it if it’s something you’re interested in, in case you need adjustments to your medication regimen.
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