Arghhh- Heartburn

[macho21]

This damn heartburn is killing me. I assume is the ALA. Can I get some suggestions to alleviate this fucking heartburn? ALA never gave me much heartburn before, but this time around, its killing me. Does R-ALA give heartburn as well?

 

[Iceburg]

I take ALA right before eating and that keeps away any HB probs. Some take it after they eat .... Either way it should always be taken with food.

ALA on an empty stomach is a big no-no.

 

[macho21]

Thanks bro. i still get it even if I take it after a meal. My doc told me a while back that it works best on an empty stomach, but I know better than to take that shit on an empty stomach.

 

[Metal Gear]

chew on some tums or drink mylanta with it

 

[Iceburg]

Try taking it a few minutes before you eat. And drink plenty of water with your meal. This seem to allow the ALA to absorb into the food and not cause a HB flare-up.

I also don't take more than 500mg per meal.

 

[Ulter]

NO r-ALA is all natural and doesn't cause heartburn when used as directed. Your heartburn is from the synthetic half of the ALA you're using.
Iceburg is saying to use 500mg of ALA per meal. You only need 100-200mg per meal with r-ALA because it's so much more potent.

 

[kronk]

As an FYI you need to ALWAYS take ALA right before you eat. The best way is to take it right as you sit down to eat. ALA works for about 30 mins in your body, it is key to getting into your body prior to eating.

Do some searches

 

[Big Moose]

Taking before a meal as stated above always does the trick for me. If your heartburn persists try taking Gaviscon. It is an otc product which works very well to fight heartburn.

 

[Iceburg]

NO r-ALA is all natural and doesn't cause heartburn when used as directed.

Well.. I've seen more than a few post where people got heartburn with r-ALA...

...I think it would be more correct to say that there is a lesser occurance of heartburn with r-ALA ... probably because lesser amount is used..

 

[macho21]

NO r-ALA is all natural and doesn't cause heartburn when used as directed. Your heartburn is from the synthetic half of the ALA you're using.
Iceburg is saying to use 500mg of ALA per meal. You only need 100-200mg per meal with r-ALA because it's so much more potent.

What dose would you recommend of R-ALA for liver protection. I have been using 800mg of the racemix version, and yes I take it before a meal and still get the heartburn.