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Originally Posted by mrsD
Lipoic acid dosage depends on which form you use.
If you use the new stabilized NaRALA you only need 100mg a day.
Take on an empty stomach. (Doctor's Best is one brand)
If you use the old original ALA alpha lipoic acid, you will need at least 600mg a day, and maybe more. This form is less reliably absorbed, and requires higher dosing. And it needs empty stomach also.
And yes, magnesium helps alot. Don't use magnesium OXIDE as it does not get absorbed into the blood stream and remains in the bowel and acts as a laxative. Aim at 1/2 the RDA to start.
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This may be a bit off the regular magnesium useage; but have terrible constipation due to narcotic meds. Also, had Rectocele surgery. Doctor told me even if I have to take a laxative daily; be sure not to get constipated because Rectocele could easily return.
In order to keep from getting constipated, I have had to take at least 2, sometimes 3 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia every evening. I would guess this plays a big part whether or not I am depleting magnesium. I had ordered a supplement; but, things were looser and so I stopped the supplement. Really confused regarding to supplement or not???? Would appreciate your thoughts on this.
(Gerry)