Originally Posted by superstar

I have now received my:

R-Lipoic Acid 100mg (there are studies suggesting loss of absorption of this with food. So on an empty stomach might be best 100mg a day is usually enough)

Benfotiamine 150mg ( there are studies that say food or not, doesn't matter with this supplement 300mg a day to start, then can reduce to 150 later)

Jarrow B Right (most B vits go best with food-- the B12 in this is quite low anyway, so it does not matter much since you are taking B12 separately anyway--one a day)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine 250mg (may take with food, and food will offset any GI side effects that occur with some people--start at 250mg a day and work up by 250mg a day to 2 grams if needed --you may find lower doses work well, so increase weekly only or every other week)

Methyl B12 5000mcg (this has to be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption --food will block passive absorption in the intestine, but not if intrinsic factor is working properly--one a day and may reduce to 1000mcg after good levels are reached. You can do 5,000mcg twice a week then or 1000mcg daily)

I would appreciate any help on what dosage to take and whether it should be on an empty stomach or with food as some of them say either but I want to get the best out of them that I can.

I had been diagnosed with PN from an EMG test but no idea what caused it and just have sunburn type pain on legs but loss of sensation on legs/feet/up to waist but no pain thank goodness.

I really hope the above will repair some of the damage and would appreciate hearing the best way to take them to maximise the results.

Thanks in advance.