r-ALA...Powerful stuff!

[Primo_man]

What type of carbs, (low glyemic, high glycemic) and what quantity of carbs are being consumed on an ALA diet (200, 300g)? Also, what is the fiber content of these meals being injested (high fiber, low fiber) and when is the ALA being ingested relative to the meal, (before, during, after)? All of these factors will pay a role in how effective the r-ALA is? Can I get some input reguarding these factors from experienced r-ALA users, since I am curretly contemplating trying r-ALA vs regular ALA and I would like to maximize the effect of both so that a fair comparison can be made. Thanks bro's!!!

 

[macrophage69alpha]

What type of carbs, (low glyemic, high glycemic) and what quantity of carbs are being consumed on an ALA diet (200, 300g)? Also, what is the fiber content of these meals being injested (high fiber, low fiber) and when is the ALA being ingested relative to the meal, (before, during, after)? All of these factors will pay a role in how effective the r-ALA is? Can I get some input reguarding these factors from experienced r-ALA users, since I am curretly contemplating trying r-ALA vs regular ALA and I would like to maximize the effect of both so that a fair comparison can be made. Thanks bro's!!!

increase fiber will normally mean decrease dose
increase carbs will normally mean increase dose

r-ala should be ingested at beggining or just prior to meal..

 

[Primo_man]

How does the short (30min) half life figure in when consuming low glycemic slow digesting carbs, should the dosage be split up to maximize the active effects.

 

[clubhead]

will somebody please post the ideal way to set up your meals on a typical day using R-ala or regular ALA, CLA and GLA to maximum the effects...

is Borage Oil a good choice as a GLA source??

 

[macrophage69alpha]

How does the short (30min) half life figure in when consuming low glycemic slow digesting carbs, should the dosage be split up to maximize the active effects.

given the actual effects.. that 30min half life.. is not entirely accurate.. and with slow digesting carbs you will almost certainly get and equivalent "taper" in absorption as the levels of r-ala decline..

though you should try it both ways to see what works best for you.. obviously digestion and absorption of both the carbs and uptake and breakdown/excretion of r-ala are very individual

 

[ThePolishHammer]

Does

So can R-ALA help in building muscle? Or is it just for losing fat? I know insulin spikes are great for building mass. It sounds as though the R-ala might minimize their mass building effects
could anyone clarify?

 

[Ulter]

Yes it helps build muscle. In fact it's very good at that. It causes the muscles to take in more nutrients and creates a better invironment for growth.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

Re: Does

So can R-ALA help in building muscle? Or is it just for losing fat? I know insulin spikes are great for building mass. It sounds as though the R-ala might minimize their mass building effects
could anyone clarify?

the amount of insulin needed for muscle uptake of aminos.. IS VERY SMALL.. there is no increase of amino influx with higher dosages..

the tissue that insulin is most "anabolic" in is ADIPOSE TISSUE.. FAT

 

[Primo_man]

Ok, but coudn't the possible absorption of r-ala be decreased if a fiber supplement (say 5g psyllum husk) was taken with the meal consisting of low glycemic carbs (sweet potato for example), in which some fat (fish oils) were added? I would assume so since the ala molecule has both hydrophillic and lipophillic, and because fiber has been shown to decrease absorption of fats onto which at least some of the r-ala would bind. Would this mean that dosing prior to a meal may be more benefical, or am I way off? Some thoughts?

 

[macrophage69alpha]

theroretically, the above may have an impact. If you are concerned then take just prior to meal. the psyllium husk is not one that is widely used, but as far as fats impact... from anecdotal reports.. no "noticeable" impact.