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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
I don't think you've got anything to lose by trying R-Lipoic Acid (only need 100 mg. vs. 600 mg of ALA). NAC is another antioxidant supplement that lowers blood sugar. I take both, but at different times, and with food. Either can cause a bit of heartburn on an empty stomach. 
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thanks for the response. i used to take the RLA but stopped that & all supps when i had a heart attack in july '14.
now that i'm off plavix, i wanted to focus on treating my diabetes. I've re-started with 50 mg of RLA but it plays havoc with my GI tract & even pre-treating with gaviscon, i still cannot tolerate it.
so i think i'll go back to ALA which I used before the R came on the market. ALA, for whatever reason, does not bother my gut. i will also add the NAC too...it looks beneficial for cardiac issues.
do you find that your blood glucose levels are ok without using rx diabetes drugs?