ALA Questions

[toofat]

I've read as many past threads about this as I possibly can but I still have some unanswered questions.

I understands how it works. I just dont understand how to work it.

My diet consists mainly of protein from soy and whey sources as I am a vegetarian (health reasons). I dont get a whole lotta carbs but I am under the impression that that is when I need to take ALA.

Here's what I just did today for dinner. Please correct me if I messed up.

I had:
520 Calories
24g of fat
28g carbs
44g protein

I then took 100mg of ALA because of the carbs I ate. Is this right???

Btw, I should say that I am just getting over a medical condition that really messed me up. I laid in bed or on the couch for 23 hours a day for almost a year. Needless to say I have gained a significant amount of fat and the goal is to lose this.

I'm 6'0, 200 and before my condition I weighed 160. That gives you an idea of how much fat I;m dealing with here.

I'm working everything else correctly: Gallon of water+ per day, at least an hour of cardio per day 7 days a week, no sugar, total caloric intake is about 1500. The fat just wont seem to go away.

I'm turning to ALA outta desperation. Could someone please detail the way I am supposed to take this stuff including when and how much?

Thanks.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

what kind of ala? racemic or R? dosages are a lot different.

Age? this is important to ALA response

what kind of condition? it may be very relevant to your dietary/supplement needs.

how many meals a day?

are they similar in composition to the above?

have you had blood work done to determine thyroid, test and estrogen levels? this is not essential but if you have the info it is helpful

is your fat concentrated in certain areas?

etc..

 

[toofat]

Racemic.

I'm 32.

My condition was accute renal failure. I made a complete recovery and dont really think it needs to be considered here.

I eat 3 times per day. Typical breakfast (healthy cereal), Lunch (rice and some fruit), dinner (soy product of some sort). Some cottage cheese in between and at night....sometimes I snack on a glass of crystal lite

The things I eat very rarely fluctuates. It's the same thing everyday, just in a different form.<--Referring to the soy products.

I have regular blood tests including thyroid testing for sure. Not sure if estrogen is tested for.

My fat is concentrated around my waste, gut, newly grown breasts, and face.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[toofat]

Anyone?

I guess my main question is when to take these pills? Right after a meal? After a high carb meal? Before a workout? After a workout?

Any info would be great. These things were expensive as hell at GNC and I want to get the most out of them.

Thanks

 

[barnidge]

10 minutes before you eat. 10mg/gram of carb. Contact Iceman1111 about getting some cheap ALA.

 

[toofat]

That's the info I was looking for. Thanks alot.

 

[barnidge]

No problem. Stick around and you will learn more than you thought was possible. Best of luck on your evolution to becoming the person you want to be. You can do it. Mind over matter.