I hear you. I probably should have started taking ALA a long time ago. I was suggested it by a cardiologist of all people and then even found this link here about treating PN from Dr. Weil http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02717/Neuropathy.html

He recommends starting at 100mg but increasing to 600mg a day later on. (300mg twice a day) I decided to start on just 300mg per-day and hope it won't give me any side effects.

Also even though none of my siblings or I have diabetes (been tested for it 4 times already) my parents had it near their 60's. I heard ALA is somewhat preventive for that. More so, I hope it helps lower my high blood pressure which already dropped some normally.

I know ALA has some effect on reducing intake of B1, but I take 300mg of B1 a day, so I figure it's alright to take.

The thing is, I don't know when is the best time to take the ALA during the day?

To MrsD: The Omega 3 I take are (Omega-3 soft chews 120mg) from GNC. They taste and look like star burst candy. As for taking ALA on an empty stomach, I would have to take that in the morning along whith my B1 - but worry that taking it along side my B1 would neutralize my B1 intake.