How long does ALA stay in the system?

[Babyfaced Assassin]

If i have 500mg of ala prior to eating asy 35g of low gi carbs and then 2 hours later i have another 35g low gi carbs, would i need another 500mg of ALA or would there still be enough ALA in my system to cope with another 35g?

 

[Mr.X]

If i have 500mg of ala prior to eating asy 35g of low gi carbs and then 2 hours later i have another 35g low gi carbs, would i need another 500mg of ALA or would there still be enough ALA in my system to cope with another 35g?

You would need another dose of ALA, but I don't think 500mg would be your ideal way to go. Stick w/ around 200-300mg regular ala. I would highly suggest you try the AF store R-ala (G-R).

Mr.X

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

why would less ala be better than more?

see im getting 120x500mg Ala for $25 so im getting it uber cheap in my opinion which is why im using it.

 

[Mr.X]

It's not whether less is better then more or more is better then less. It's the optimal amout that you should look for that: 1) doesn't sink you into a hypoglycemic coma (abuse of ALA, not likely w/ your dose) 2)is not small where your blood sugar still spikes way too high.

I would say with G-R (AF) it's about 100mg per 50carbs, with regular ALA is ballpark 300+/-mg per 50carbs - really depends on the person.

Mr.X