Swanson Alpha Lipoic Acid 50 Milligrams 120 Capsules

Seem to be okay. I tend to get overstimulated by ALA, so needed a low dose and just take it 2 x a week.

I have a dog who is severely vaccine damaged with allergies, food sensitivities, and especially behavioral issues including major phobias, reactivity, and fear-aggression. I purchased this product after researching heavy metal chelation and learning that Alpha Lipoic Acid is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and remove mercury from the brain. I wanted to follow the Dr. Cutler program for mercury chelation but was having a hard time finding a low enough dose of ALA without any other filler or bad ingredients, and this Swanson 50mg fit the bill, since I was able to divide each capsule into 1/4s and mix into some peanut butter for her (thankfully the ALA has absolutely no taste to it). Followed the Cutler protocol of every 3 hours during the day, 4 hours at night, to completely draw out and eliminate any mercury, for 3 consecutive days followed by 4 days off. Each time we did this I noticed a HUGE change in her behavior, and by the third round I was amazed at how relaxed she was around things that always used to trigger her aggression- and this is after many years of counter-conditioning & systematic desensitization training which helped her somewhat, but I knew there was more to the issue that I was missing. We also tried chelating with cilantro and chlorella prior to the ALA but didn't notice much of a difference. With the ALA, the difference was HUGE, and everyone who knew her could see the difference as well. Walks are much less stressful and my girl is much more relaxed in general.As someone who has been researching animal behavior and training, as well as vaccinosis, for many years, I'm convinced that the more recent surge in canine aggression cases is largely due to vaccine injury / toxicity, and for my dog this supplement was a lifechanger in helping her to better cope with her surroundings. Amazing, amazing product!

No problems with the seller, product appears fine, capsules are a nice small size. Haven't started it yet.

It's easier to start out with 50mg which Swanson offers. The reason is because ALA can cause gas, at first, and only if your start out with large doses, until your body gets used to it.Start with 50mg 3 x day and work your way into taking 100 mg 3x day and finally 200 mg 3x day for s total of 600mg. Some people can benefit from only 300mg.Reverses Diabetes 2Reverses IBSProvides food and functionality to mitochondria which is absolutely necessary for long and healthy life.

I am doing the Andy Cutler heavy metal chelation protocol, which calls for taking ALA in 2-3 hour intervals for 3-4 days straight (including nights). I have purchased many different brands of ALA and even made my own capsules from larger doses. Now that I'm up to 50 mg of ALA, it' s nice to find a brand that has this "low" dose and doesn't have loads of fillers. If you are taking ALA erratically, or at irregular intervals during the day, please do yourself a favor and read about the Andy Cutler method. You could save yourself from real health problems now and in the future. This is not a supplement to take once in awhile, or all at once each day.

Purchased to use as a chelator for heavy metal and mercury detox, following the Andy Cutler protocol. I take more frequent doses than stated and seems to work fine. Only thing is I wish it didn't have calcium in it. I just wanted a pure Alpha Lipoic Acid and this was as close as I could get at a 50mg strength. Capsule size is smaller than others I've had which makes it easy to swallow.

Swanson brand is always great quality and amazon delivers timely.

I've been using this product to chelate mercury for over two years. It was fine at first but lately I started experiencing some digestive issues, like extreme bloating and constipation. I decided to do a little research and it turns out gelatin may not be all that good for you. These pills contain gelatin.This product may be okay for short term use but I don't recommend it for long term.Time to look for a healthier alternative.