depends on your goals
at 2-3 grams before carb up meals you will stay hypoglymic even after a large meal and the ALA will have an insulin mimic like effect shuttling the protien and carbs to your muscles. Read Hucks post on how ALA can be as effective as primo in these regards.
Also ALA is one of the best detoxs on the planet and can help your liver to heal itself. Your should see improvement in your skin as well.
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