Giving up R-ALA

[frankenfurter]

I have given up taking R-ALA because of severe headaches. I have asked in this group whether anyone else has this symptom but got no replies, so I assume it's just me having some sort of reaction.

 

[HANSEL]

are you taking it with Enough Carbs? Sounds like your hammering your blood sugar down too low possibly.

 

[frankenfurter]

I would take 100mg in the morning with 40g carbs, then 100mg in the afternoon with 20g carbs.

 

[SeanHolmz]

That seems like a low amount of carbs however I don't see it causing severe headaches. Try upping your carb intake a little bit.

 

[MS]

This happens to me too. I find I need to take at least 50g carbs per 100mg r-ALA to avoid headaches and dehydration. I now only use r-ALA when I'm gonna have a really big carb feed. I don't think it's useful for me with smaller feeds (and may be detrimental). BTW, the only time I found r-ALA had a significant impact on my blodd glucose levels was when taken with a very starchy/fatty meal such as pizza and ice cream. Otherwise there is no difference. I suggest you borrow or buy a glucometer and test it for yourself to see if and when you need it.

 

[surfrider]

thats why I stick with the reg ALA. Works like a charm.