How can I prevent my blood sugar from getting too low taking this? I have tried both taking it before and after meals and within a couple of hours, I become so incredibly tired and lethargic I can barely function.
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I am not a doctor, but the only thing I see that you haven't tried is taking it with food. I take my Metformin with breakfast, then take one tab ALA w snack around 3:00, then the last ALA w small snack before I go to bed. I also have more energy, and it has cured my neuropathy.
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I have generally taken 3000 mgs per day. 3x500 first thing in the morning again mid-afternoon. I have had some stomach rumblings but nothing all that painful. I am not in the medical field, so I cannot speak to any side-effects from that perspective. I definitely have more energy all the time - along with that, the only side-effect I've noticed is not being ready to go to sleep. I find that I don't really wind down. I run along for a long time and then crash. I sleep for a few hours and then I'm up and going again. I haven't had this kind of energy in so long that I'm just dealing with it. Getting a lot of stuff done at all hours of the day and night!! I have lost approximately 40 pounds in the few months I've been taking this. I am also keeping a food diary and cutting carbs, so this won't do it alone. Take this, eat sensibly and be more active. It's a winning combination!
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I think that like any supplement that isn't regulated by the FDA, you are taking your chances with the outcome. If it hasn't worked for you...it doesn't. Perhaps it doesn't work for anyone. Unless you are skinny because you have a health issue, you may have to train yourself to exercise less and eat more.
1486442
I didn't take it regularly enough. My problem is I don't like to drink my meal. It just doesn't seem to be enough. I have said I'll mix things and use as a fill in and try to get rid of my cupboard full of powder's. :(
1701600
I took these for a while, and these actually did work, but then I noticed that I was starting to feel tired more often than usual....I didn't associate it with the vitamins at first, but I stopped taking them for a couple of days to see the effects, and that's exactly what it was. I didn't have a vitamin deficiency, so taking was kind of causing a vitamin overload, which is what caused me to feel tired. I would still recommend these, but maybe once a day, instead of 3 - I would suggest experimenting with the dosage to see what works best for you.
757458
Hey R.Stabler, I did a little research on this Sleep Aid because I have been taking it for a long time, what I found out was it causes your major organs to be sluggish,I also noticed when I take a whole one it gives me a back ache, no doubt it's kidneys, I still take it but I only take half now it seems to work fine.
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I found this product way to potent. The multi-vitamin doses are quite high & left me feeling acute fatigue - a symptom of excessive vitamin doses. If you're looking for energy boost & can handle a little caffeine, I recommend the energy shots like 5-hour or Kirland Energy (no energy drinks, which can be pretty unhealthy). If you're looking for muscle gain, you might want to try protein powder or aminos.
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Their recommended daily dose is 3 caps, twice a day before meals. So, multiply your final number by 6 and decide if it is too low. I can tell you from my experience with other digestive enzymes, that if one goes high by just a little bit, you may get gastro-intestinal side effects. So, by having this formulation you can adapt your dose to a comfortable level of therapeutic effect with minimum or no side effect. I am taking only 1 caps with my breakfast and it works fine. I started taking 1 caps with every meal and I was getting very hungry at all hours. So, I went down to one caps at bkfst and one at dinner time. The problem, I was getting hungry before going to bed. So, only at bkfst time now. From time to time I take a second caps during the day depending on what I ate. In summary, it is a great product!
1055513
Def worth the money from my stand point! I have so much more energy. I take it at lunch time and no longer have the afternoon drag like I did before. It was almost like clock work that I would get so tired the second half of the day but not anymore! I'm with you that the price seemed high but the way I worked with that, is I take it just once a day instead of twice, so I get double the amount of days to cover me :) I say go for it! Like said below, there is a money back guarantee if you're not satisfied
300665
I noticed that my fatigue did lessen when I started using this product. However, you must address the caloric intake and exercise issue at the same time. I personally like the paleo-diet ( our really old ancestors) meaning high meat, low carbs and no wheat products cause the abrupt change in our diet (processed and wheat flour) in last 50 yrs is causing this recent obesity epidemic. ask old people this wasn't a problem back then - see the solution???
982905
I would say think twice before you start taking thsi supplement. Follow the instructions on the bottle, but read blogs and reviews before even ordering. This supplement may cause irregular cycles, nausea etc. If you notice any of these, please stop immediately until everything gets back to normal
6099
I believe it works by blocking the sugar from being absorbed. Although I think for it to work correctly you should take it 3 times daily.
1968923
I take a really small dose too, because it acts like a sleeping pill over dose to me (at the full strength). my naturopath said I'm REALLY deficient. Her recommendation was to take a small amount, building up to get the desired results.
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Hello, I purchased this product and what it does, at least what it did for me was decrease my appetite. I do not eat as much as I used to. I only take one in the morning about 20 minutes before I have breakfast. Everyone's system is different, but I also drink a full glass of water with a lemon slice. When I eat my lunch it is later than usual and less.
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As a holistic clinician, I would definitely rank R-Lipoic acid as an excellent choice for neuropathy! I would suggest taking the supplement before each meal to help regulate blood sugar and so much more! Doctors Best makes an affordable bio available option. Might I also recommend their Ubiquinol or COenzyme 10? The two together could really help! Take Care!
19752
Well, I know how you feel. I have bought this product "to try" because I saw alot of good product reviews. The only thing I can say, is it really did curb the hunger for me, I felt "full", and did not feel like eating anything. BUT, on the other hand, I only used it once a day, during work, so I wouldn't keep munching. I did not really follow the directions as stated. So if a person actually followed the directions I could see it possibly being a good deal. Hopefully this is some help.
697123
For years this product gave me energy after taking it in the morning. Now I suddenly find that it makes me sleepy. I've changed some other adrenal support supplements and of course my adrenal function could be changing. Just experiment to see what timing works best for you. Good luck!