ALA results w/ Glucometer... The Real Test

[BackDoc]

I found some nearly pure R-isomer ALA available to the public. It took me almost 3 hours on the internet to locate them, but here they are.

Global Vitamins: 1(800)996-8466

90 caps, 100 mg, R-isomer, $30

Not cheap, but the dose would be reduced anyway. I am also checking out whether adding grapefruit extract or piperine would increase absorption more cheaply than upping the dose. This way supply might last longer. I will be more interested when Jarrow comes out with their version.


As I said I have not used Jarrow's ALA, but I have used a great many products of theirs before and have always been very pleased with their quality.

 

[riskybizz007]

Bacdoc, you're not kidding. This stuff is pretty expensive. I checked out pure encapsulations, they have it cheaper there but you have to be in health care, luckily I am. I mention this b/c you had mentioned it before as one of the few places to sell the R-ALA. Just another thought or place to check out if you're in health care.

 

[BackDoc]

Yes, it is expensive...around 90 bucks a month in the 1 gram per day range. Jarrow's will be less expensive, I presume, and finding an online seller at just a little above wholesale will not be that difficult. If someone wanted the ALA that is referenced in the studies in terms of longevity and mental functioning increases or even insulin effects, the research seems to indicate the R variety, although there are no solid conclusions yet on whether

Regarding Pure Encapsulations, it is not pure...neither is the link to global above. I don't know if 100% pure R-isomer is affordable--probably a couple thousand dollars a kilo. What you want is a brand with a high percentage of the R. Global seems to appear to be in the 90's in terms of proprortion of the R- variety. I wouldn't be surprised if Pure Encaps is closer to 60%, like Jarrow, which accounts for increased price. Even still, that makes it far more effective than a brand with a lower percentage.

 

[riskybizz007]

I think i'll try Jarrow... the other option is too pricey. I'll see how it goes w/ Jarrow, I know their very reputable company w/ good quality products.

 

[MidwestJ]

american nutrition

Ordered from them yesterday....300mg caps 180 capsules for 34$

Will do more research and get my game plan down before I start using it. MY basic plan is to lower my carb intake and then take the capsules with meals. I'll let you all know how it works for me.

 

[akrama]

ALA from Nutriteam

Well.. I have put the ALA from Nutriteam to the test and found it to be more effective than the rest.

I have measured my blood sugar through out the day and every time the readings were substantially lower than with the other brands of ALA. I even experimented with taking it on an empty stomach upon waking up. readings went down from 100 to 88 with 300mg of ALA.

My girlfriend has also mentioned that she feels it more. i have measured her blood sugar after she's just had 3 slices of pizza with 600mg of ALA. Reading are 98 which is low considering all the carbs she's just eaten.

This leads me to believe that maybe their brand has a higher ratio of the R-isomer.

I would like to hear from someone about their results with the Jarrow brand.

akrama

 

[riskybizz007]

Something for you to consider... If you are NOT diabetic and have no problems w/ insulin, it should NEVER read over 130 even after eating cake and ice cream. If you're going over 130 you may want to get checked out.

 

[akrama]

R-ALA from Anabolic Fitness

Guys,

Did you hear? The word is that Anabolicfitness is coming up with R type ALA. It's going for sale June 7th. Are you going to buy from them? I have bought Yohimburn from them before and was impressed with the product overall. I just didn't like their monopoly with pricing. I predict the R-ALA would be very expensive !!!

BackDoc?? Riskybizz??? Jarrow or AnabolicFitness???

Just curious....

 

[BackDoc]

Yes, I bet it will be expensive if it is high grade product. I am going to defer to TheMachine on this one and concur that for weight loss purposes a good quality racemic variety should do a good job with a person on low carb diet. When market saturation occurs and prices fall, then maybe we can all afford to try out the R-isomer. Maybe until that time the R-isomer should be reserved for the life extensionists. However, I do stand behind some of the higher quality brands for better efficacy. By however means, it appears from my perspective that product quality is directly proportional in this case to effectiveness. You probably have to pay for quality. That's the downside.

 

[akrama]

Hey BackDoc,

It's been a while.... I've just been wondering about your honest opinion of the r-ala sold by AF Store.

Do you think it's worth the try for the money? or shall I get the Jarow 1:1 ratio?

Just curious..... I respect your opinion on things.

akram