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Question, how long were you taking the 5 grams of vitamin C before the stroke?

The new Medical Medium knowledge is that fat in the blood stream blocks nutrient uptake (blocks insulin receptors) so make sure you take the bulk of your vitamin C in the morning, after a night's sleep and before there is a buildup of fat in your blood.

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Storing glucose is a critical function of your liver; it’s how you stay alive. Yes, sugar actually keeps you alive.

Blood sugar is how we function; the human body depends on it.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (p. 20). Hay House. Kindle Edition. it.

Dick, while we wait to understand how long you have been taking 5 grams of vitamin C, this is a major excerpt from the Medical Medium (Liver Rescue) on the major reasons why fat is problematic for the liver.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (p. 20). Hay House. Kindle Edition.


So if we really want to understand the truth of how to make the right decisions, we need to step onto solid ground and spend some time examining how the body actually processes fat—and that means looking at the liver. That’s because your liver is a processing center for virtually anything that comes into your body, and processing fat is one of its main jobs.

Whenever you eat fat, your liver releases bile to break it down and deliver the fat to your body as an energy source. This is more complicated than it sounds. Different amounts and complex compositions of bile are needed for different foods and different levels of fats, so your liver has to draw on its powers of memory and adaptation to prepare and respond to your fat intake at every meal. Keep in mind that when bile raises, it helps you in the moment, though it’s not what you want to have happen repeatedly in the long run. It’s the beginning of weakening a liver that could already be challenged by other troublemakers (toxins, poisons, and pathogens).

Your liver’s levels of alert fall into the following categories:

Code Green: This is the bile composition required for a diet composed of 15 percent or less of fat, all from healthy sources such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, certain oils (such as olive, coconut, and hempseed), coconut meat, coconut milk, some varieties of fish, wild game, and raw dairy. (Even though you may have read in my other books that dairy feeds viruses, this doesn’t mean the liver isn’t geared to break down some types of it properly.)

Code green also means that the rest of someone’s diet includes ample fruits, leafy greens, vegetables, potatoes, squash, and, if desired, millet and some legumes. In this mode, the liver is able to create the necessary bile composition in its normal course of action, not in a state of panic, struggle, and distress.

Code Yellow: This is when someone’s diet is composed of 15 percent or less of fat, with some of those fats from the unproductive sources we’ll look at in Chapter 36, “Liver Troublemakers.” In this mode, the liver goes into a low level of alert, raising its bile production by up to 5 percent, at the same time adjusting bile composition to create a more acidic blend, with even higher sodium levels, amino acids, and enzymatic chemical compounds. This chemical function, unknown to medical research and science, creates a degreasing agent.

Code Orange: When someone’s diet is composed of 15 to 30 percent fat, all of it from the healthy sources mentioned in Code Green, the liver’s state of alert goes up a level, recognizing that this amount of fat consumption is not sustainable for optimal health. Bile levels rise by up to 10 percent to protect your pancreas from the stress that may eventually be placed on it and to safeguard your longevity. Code Orange-Plus: When the diet is 15 to 30 percent fat, with some fats from unproductive sources, the liver increases its efforts to keep up, increasing bile production by up to 15 to 20 percent.

Code Red: A diet that’s 30 to 40 percent fat, all of it from healthy sources, prompts the liver to work nearly as hard as it can to adapt with more bile fluid and bile salts to allow for fat breakdown and digestion in the name of trying to guard your longevity. At this point, bile production increases by up to 20 to 25 percent, and the liver sends out a chemical compound as a warning request for extra sodium from the bloodstream, so it can adjust its bile composition to include more of the degreasing agent. The liver also releases calcium into the bile to protect the linings of the duodenum and the rest of the small intestinal tract from this stronger degreaser.

Code Red-Plus: What happens when a diet is 30 percent or more fat, and when some of it comes from fried foods, rancid everyday cooking oils (such as canola oil, palm oil, and corn oil), lard, bacon grease, saturated fat, and the like? This launches the liver into all-out adaptogenic mode, where it draws on all of its reserves to produce epic levels—an increase of up to 50 percent or more—of the most dynamic bile fluid possible so your blood doesn’t get too thick from the fat intake. Your liver licenses itself to go to war and come up with an endless supply of bile if needed. It’s like that old saying, “everything but the kitchen sink”—and in this case, it’s everything including the kitchen sink that gets thrown into this bile.

That’s why it’s Code Red-Plus, a step beyond Code Red. It’s common when someone is on a ketogenic diet. Ketogenic could mean plant protein–based or animal protein–based; it’s not about choosing sides in today’s food wars. Regardless of what type of diet you subscribe to, your bile situation is about the liver’s needs and the liver’s response to a diet that’s designed to starve the body of glucose by using mostly fats as the calorie source. In this scenario, your liver is taking bullets for you, doing everything it can to thin your blood by breaking down and disposing of all those fats to prevent damage to your heart and pancreas. Your bile reserves eventually become exhausted, as do your liver’s bile production capabilities and its ability to perform certain chemical functions, such as forming extremely acidic degreasers and then expelling large amounts of calcium to protect linings from damage. Over time, your liver loses its calcium reserves along with many other precious mineral reserves.

As you can see from this list, it’s not all about “good” fat versus “bad” fat. While choosing fats from healthy sources is a great first step, it’s not the only safeguard—levels of fat matter, too. And it’s not all about your body size, either. Even if you’re slim and you exercise regularly, it’s possible to be in the Code Red-Plus category if fats dominate your diet. Your liver is still forced to exhaust itself producing the bile necessary to protect you from hurting yourself, and you can end up paying the price with weight gain in your older years and other liver health complications that arise along the way.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (pp. 12-14). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

It starts with oxygenation. Your liver senses whether you’re in Code Green, Code Red-Plus, or in between by staying highly attuned to the oxygen levels in your bloodstream. The more radical fats we consume—that is, when the majority of a food’s calories are derived from fat, whether healthy or unhealthy—the more radical fats in our bloodstream, the less oxygen in our blood. When the liver senses those lower levels of oxygen, it goes into bile production mode to break down and disperse those fats and thin the blood—in large part because oxygen feeds your brain and heart. Without oxygen, these organs can’t perform with ease; they labor. So when we adhere to a food belief system and try one of those high-protein diets—which are also high-fat (almost every high-protein diet is high in fat, whether you’re told it is or not, regardless of whether the diet is vegetarian, vegan, based on animal protein, or anything in between)—without realizing it, we’re also starving the brain and heart of oxygen, regardless of how much exercise we get, and straining the liver beyond belief. There’s more. Another

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (pp. 15-16). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

The more fat hanging around in the bloodstream, organs, digestive tract, and lymph fluid, the more insulin is needed to try to force sugar through and around the fat saturation so it can enter into the cells and the body can function. With the bloodstream filled with fats, for example, the nervous system starts to starve, since it runs on sugar (plus mineral salts), and glucose can’t easily find its way past fat to nerves. Trying to get life-sustaining glucose into organs, muscles, and the nervous system while meeting resistance from excess fat is the true, unknown meaning of the term insulin resistance. The pancreas doesn’t only overproduce insulin in those moments when sugar and carbohydrates are consumed. If you have very high blood fat from a high-fat diet and you’re running on fats, vegetables, and green juices, your pancreas will still produce just as much insulin, and insulin resistance will still be there, even without the carbs. It’s just that the symptom won’t show itself until you get a craving and reach for pasta or bread or something sweet and that carbohydrate enters the bloodstream, in which case a blood sugar test will indicate a problem. Everyone will say that carbs are the instigator, when the reality is that healthy carbohydrates are not the problem; they’re like a forensic team’s UV light that reveals the real problem.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (p. 16). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

Glucose isn’t solely useful for keeping your blood sugar under control; your liver itself needs it, too. In the ideal liver training, we’d learn from birth that our livers live on oxygen, water, glucose, and mineral salts. Glucose—that is, sugar—is the real fuel. Now, isn’t sugar a bad word? While protein and fats are celebrated much of the time, we’re very often taught to fear sugar instead. Here’s the truth: our first food, breast milk, has a high ratio of sugars—because a mother’s body knows that her child will thrive on glucose. It’s glucose that builds muscles in a child and allows for the development of organs such as the brain, liver, and especially the heart. As we grow up, that need for glucose doesn’t go away. It’s critical for cooling the brain when we’re in confrontation, being challenged, or even in a simple debate at work or school. Without glucose, we can’t cope with any pressure or stress. We need it to maintain healthy muscles, a healthy brain, and a healthy heart. And it’s imperative for the liver’s function and its ability to support your entire body. Not that all sugars are beneficial. Sweeteners such as table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, which aren’t attached to nutrients, aren’t doing anyone any favors—they’re a drain on health. Certain sugars, though—natural sugars from whole foods, like those found in fruits, coconut water, raw honey, sweet potatoes, and the sugars you get from digestion of good carbohydrates like squash and potatoes—are wildly beneficial.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (pp. 20-21). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

When you hear that you should stay away from every sugar possible, know that doing so will hurt your liver. When you hear that sugar turns to fat in the body, understand that it’s really fat turning to fat. What no one realizes is that nobody eats a diet with just sugar in it; they also eat a lot of fat to go along with it, and that’s what’s problematic. I don’t care how strong the trend is—this is about you, and what you need to thrive. It’s critical that you know the truth, which is that getting high-quality, bioavailable glucose from healthy sources such as fruit is one of the best actions you can take for your liver. So why all the confusion? Why the saying that “sugar is sugar,” as though your body can’t distinguish between the sugar in a grape and that in a gumball? Because medical research and science have not yet developed tools advanced enough to fully analyze the true value of natural sugars from whole-food sources.


William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (p. 21). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

You’ll notice that today’s high-fat diet trend throws in little bits of sugar now. If it didn’t, and a diet were only fat and protein long term, it would create a tragic situation of the liver scraping by to survive.

If diet experts knew that the liver was literally starving on a high-fat diet, considerations would be made and today’s diets would be different. They’d realize that a high-fat diet is accidental cruelty to the liver.

William, Anthony. Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease (p. 23). Hay House. Kindle Edition.

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I am not sure. I know I bought your book and started taking it. I know that I try to space it out throughout the day. You gave the half-life and I started taking it then. I didn't take it all in the morning. I took 1.5 grams in the morning and then I took one gram at about every four hours. I bought your book when it first came out.

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I think my book came out in 2006. That would mean you have taken 5 grams for almost 20 years.

One of the major things I've learned since then that conflicts with advice in my book is posted here,
https://vitamincfoundation.com/forum/vi ... hp?t=14376
Basically, the importance of glucose and why fat is problematic.

I hope you take the time to digest the Medical Medium writings (2 posts back) from Liver Rescue about how and why fat harms the liver and prevents nutrient uptake into cells. It will take a paradigm change, but it should become clear why taking the bulk of vitamin C in the morning (when fat in the blood is low) with a fruit smoothie, is ideal from several standpoints.

The Medical Medium recommends limiting fat intake to one meal, usually dinner. I was just rereading their write-up on Coconut (in their book Life Changing Foods) and they recommend taking coconut/coconut oil before bed. Reading "between the lines" I think Coconut Water (the best neurotransmitter treatment known) may have the same or better effects on dementia (e.g. Alzhiemer's) than coconut oil.

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This is Part 2 from a German DMSO newsletter:

Medicine to make self-carrying newsletter
October 2024
Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's, ... –
Effective agents in neurodegenerative diseases Part 2
Newsletter Contribution by Dominik Dietz
To the YouTube video from
Dr. Hartmut Fischer

In our continued efforts to develop comprehensive solutions to the challenges of neurodegenerative diseases, we are continuing our series of articles with the second part, in which we focus on further innovative and effective therapeutic means.

In the first part, which is taking Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS & Co. – Part 1 is available, we have illuminated in detail basic means such as DMSO, medicinal plant sinks, choline, galactose, melatonin and GABA. In this continuation article, we focus on additional, promising substances such as lithium chloride, the electrolyte mixture, acetylcysteine, 5-HMF, theophylline, N-acetyl glucosamine and alpha-lipoic acid. Each of these funds is presented in detail, illuminating both their specific mechanisms of action and their potential role in the relief and treatment of symptoms of neurodegenerative conditions. The aim is to create a deeper understanding of the importance of these advanced therapeutic means and to promote their use in Integrative Medicine.

Lithium – Life extension and dementia prevention

Lithium, known for its preventive and therapeutic effects, especially in the field of dementia prevention and anti-aging, is traditionally used in high doses in neurology and psychiatry. However, recent research shows that even low-dose lithium, about 10 mg daily, offers amazing health benefits. This dosage is far below the amount commonly used in the medicine and aims to minimize side effects and increase accessibility.

How does low-dose lithium work? Low-dose lithium interacts with the central nervous system to regulate synapse activity and thus provides protection against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's, etc. It is believed that lithium also has balancing effects on the vegetative nervous system and slows down age-related degradation processes in the brain.

Application and dosage recommendations:

Electrolyte mixture: A simple method to ensure the exact dosage is the use of an electrolyte mixture of e.g. www.alchemist.de, which contains exactly 10 mg of lithium per 2.5 grams, among other minerals. This mixture can be easily dissolved in water and drink daily.
Lithium Chlorinity: For those who prefer an even easier application, there is a 9% lithium chloride solution, which also provides 10 mg of lithium per 10 drops. These drops are easy to handle and can be taken daily.

Precision in dosage: The exact determination of the lithium dose can be challenging, since usual jewelry scales often only provide an accuracy of two after the decimal point. Therefore, we recommend either the premixed solutions or the use of more accurate scales when weighing lithium salts themselves.

For detailed instructions on how to use lithium and other information about its effects and benefits, we recommend the following video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RVkYYmm zwk feature shared

This simple, cost-effective method makes the daily intake of low-dose lithium accessible and practical, and provides an excellent opportunity to improve brain health and overall quality of life.

Acetylcysteine (NAC) – An all-rounder in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases

Acetylcysteine, also known as NAC, is increasingly attracting attention in health circles, not only as a traditional mucous release, but as a versatile remedy that goes far beyond that. In a past circular article (https://medizinzumselbermachen.de/rundb ... -reinform/ ) has already been pointed out the potential of acetylcysteine, in particular its diverse applications and capabilities. NAC is an integral part of the health toolbox, accessible to all forms of application – from external and internal applications to injections and infusions.

In the past, often only marketed as a simple mucous remover, acetylcysteine has found a new role in integrative medicine. It is now also used in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, thanks to its ability to increase glutathione levels and protect against free radicals. It also supports the body's immune system, reduces harmful blood lipids and provides protection for the heart and vessels – all crucial factors in the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.

NAC, a white powder in pharmaceutical purity, I refer, for example, from www.alchemist.de to the quality standards Ph. Eur., USP, Food Grade. The purity of the product ensures that no unwanted industrial additives are consumed, which are often found in ready-made preparations. As a result, the effect remains genuine and optimally possible, which is of great importance, especially in neurodegenerative diseases.

The application is relatively simple: the dosage of acetylcysteine is done effortlessly with the help of a cost-effective milligram scale. For a typical single dose, you measure 500 to 800 mg, replace it in warm water and drink the solution. This method has proven to be acceptable in children even in taste. If desired, you can add a few drops of DMSO to the solution to increase effectiveness. The dose can be easily adapted to individual needs and can also be taken several times a day as needed. Thanks to their simple preparation and flexible dosage, NAC is ideally suited for everyday use, both in standardised and special medical protocols, for example for local injections or systemic infusions for serious health problems.

This approach to the use of acetylcysteine is particularly well suited to the advanced treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, an issue that will be further discussed in future newsletter contributions.

5-HMF – Important therapy component for neurodegenerative diseases

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) is a small molecular weight, which is naturally found in honey and indicates its aging. In addition to its familiar presence in beekeeping, 5-HMF has gained medically relevance, especially through its beneficial effects on mitochondrial function. These properties predestine it as a prospective supporter in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular by its neuroprotective effects, which include the protection of neuronal cells and the promotion of nerve regeneration.

Research shows that 5-HMF has a regenerative effect on the inner mitochondrial membrane. This is crucial because mitochondria play a central role in cell energy production and whose health is directly linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, ... 5-HMF not only contributes to increasing oxygen absorption and energy production, but also protects against cellular damage caused by free radicals and thus supports cellular integrity in neurological systems.

In addition to the general support of mitochondrial health, 5-HMF is used specifically in the pre- and post-treatment of complicated surgical procedures to reduce stress and promote the regeneration process. Its ability to provide fast and effective mitochondrial support makes it a valuable agent in integrative medical practice, especially for mitigation and prevention of neurodegenerative conditions.

For therapeutic purposes, a 30% solution of 5-HMF is used in DMSO. The recommended dose is 20 drops of this solution, dissolved in a glass of water that corresponds to about 300 mg of 5 HMF. This dosage can be adjusted to the symptoms as needed and severity. In acute conditions, such as after surgery or increased stress, the dose may be increased or applied twice daily.

5-HMF in the required pharmaceutical quality is available through specialist suppliers such as . There it is possible to buy the 30% solution in DMSO which is easy to dose and apply. This formulation allows the effective use of the neuroprotective and regenerative properties of 5-HMF, which makes it an essential component for the treatment and management of neurodegenerative diseases.

Detailed information about 5-HMF can be found in the DMSO & Co. Book series that offers deeper insights into its diverse applications and effects.

Theophyllin – Ancient means, new hope for MS and neurodegeneration

Theophyllin, an ancient component of tea and biochemical sibling of caffeine, is experiencing a renaissance in medical research. Originally used as the main means for the treatment of respiratory diseases, new scientific findings reveal its potential to support neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Recent studies, including works by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Université de Fribourg, it was discovered that theophylline can make a significant contribution to the regeneration of myelin sheaths. These are essential for nerve function and their restoration is a key aspect in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. Studies published in Nature Communications have shown that theophylline activates the histon deacetylase, a key mechanism that allows the reconstruction of the myelin departure. It is particularly noteworthy that the doses required for this effect are significantly lower than those traditionally used to treat lung obstructions, thereby minimizing the risk of side effects.

For therapeutic purposes it is recommended to start with a lower dose of 50 mg of theophylline daily, which is dissolved in water. This starting dose can be slowly increased according to individual needs and tolerability. It is recommended to gradually increase the dose, up to a maximum of 100 mg daily, depending on the physical response.

Theophyllin is available in various forms, including tablets, capsules and ampoules. However, the pure, powdered form can be preferred for precise dosing and to simplify the absorption. This can be obtained at www.alchemist.de, for example.

For people who want to adapt to the bitterness of the theophylline, a mixture with xylitol can be helpful. Xylit not only masks the bitterness, but also promotes the butyrate-causing bacteria in the intestine, which can have additional neuroprotective advantages. The recommended mixture consists of 2.5% theophylline and xylitol, with 2 grams of this mixture containing 50 mg of theophylline. This mix makes it easy to accurate dosage and can be consumed throughout the day in small swallowing to maximize the effect and minimize side effects.

It is advisable to start taking theophylline in the morning to avoid possible effects on sleep. In addition, a step-by-step introduction can help to assess the individual tolerance and adjust the dosage accordingly.

Theophylline, once a common asthma drug, is now being researched for its potential neuroregenerative properties. These discoveries open up new possibilities in the treatment of MS and other neurodegenerative states, with further research needed to determine the exact mechanisms and optimal application protocols.

N-acetyl-glucosamine – A key molecule for myelin regeneration in neurodegenerative diseases

N-acetyl-glucosamine and its relative glucosamine are more than just simple sugar. These substances, which are biochemically derived from glucose and are characterized by an additional amino group, perform numerous important functions in our body.

From joint care to skin health, glucosamine is known for its wide application areas. However, beyond these well-known functions, an even more fascinating aspect of N-acetyl-glucosamine is hidden: its potential in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. This is due in particular to its ability to regenerate the myelin sheaths that envelop the nerve fibers and thus play a central role in neuronal health and function.

Research on model organisms has shown that N-acetyl glucosamine not only has life-prolonging properties, but also actively contributes to the reduction of inflammatory markers in the blood. In addition, it strengthens the body's own defence mechanisms against toxic protein aggregation, which plays a role in neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Cologne, for example, have discovered that supplementation with N-acetyl-glucoamine in nematodes can reduce the harmful clumping of proteins and even prolong the lifespan of the animals.

Another revealing detail is that N-acetyl-glucosamine is a natural component of human breast milk, an indicator of its important function in the development and maintenance of healthy neural structures. Clinical studies indicate that supplementing with N-acetyl-glucosamine can promote the myelinisation of the nerve fibers and thus contribute to the repair of multiple sclerosis.

For therapeutic applications, N-acetyl-glucosamine is typically recommended in doses of 600 to 1500 milligrams daily, depending on the specific needs and states of the individual. It is available in powder form and thus enables precise dosing and versatile use – whether dissolved in water for oral consumption or as a component of infusion solutions.

N-acetyl-glucosamine, available in pure form, for example at www.alchemist.de , is an essential component in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and effectively contributes to the regeneration of essential nerve structures.

For further information and a detailed description of scientific research on N-acetyl-glucosamine and its importance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, please refer to the following newsletter Article: https://medizinzumselbermachen.de/rundb ... neurodeen/

Alpha-lipoic acid – A versatile antioxidant for nerve protection and more

Alpha-lipoic acid, also known as thiooctic acid or ALA, is a sulfurous fatty acid that plays a key role in mitochondrial energy metabolism. Since its therapeutic introduction in 1966, ALA has found widespread recognition due to its ability to act as a hydrogen carriers and contain two sulfur atoms in each molecule.

ALA is not only known as an antioxidant, but also as an effective chelant, especially in its reduced form, which forms strong complex bonds with heavy metals such as mercury. This property allows an efficient excretion via the liver-gall path. Their fat solubility allows the alpha lipoic acid to reach the central nervous system, which distinguishes it from many water-soluble chelating drugs.

The versatile therapeutic applications of ALA include the treatment of neurodegeneration such as polyneuropathy and dementia, as well as their use as a powerful antioxidant in situations such as stress, performance training, surgery, rehabilitation and in chronic and acute infections. The synergistic combination of ALA with other active ingredients such as 5-HMF can further increase their effectiveness.

The therapeutic form of ALA, especially R-lipoic acid, is the naturally occurring isomer form, while the S-lipoic acid, a product of industrial production, is often considered less effective. For therapeutic applications, therefore, the use of the pure material R-lipoic acid in powder form, as offered by , for example, is preferable.

To prepare an infusion of alpha-lipoic acid, 600 mg of R-lipoic acid is initially suspended in low water. Then add 300 mg potassium hydrogen carbonate or 250 mg of sodium hydrogen carbonate to neutralize the acid and increase the pH of the solution. This mixture is filtered with a sterile syringe filter and placed in a 250 ml saline infusion solution. In addition, 2 to 7.5 grams of DMSO and one ampoule of magnesium sulfate (10 %) can be added to improve blood flow and optimize the distribution of ALA to the nerve cells. Optionally, 1 ml of a 30% 5-HMF/DMSO solution can also be added to the infusion to enhance the effect.

For oral intake, alpha-lipoic acid should also be neutralized to avoid stomach irritation. For this purpose, 600 mg of ALA are mixed with at least 300 mg of potassium hydrogen carbonate. These components are stirred in low-heat water until no more gas bubbles form. The solution is then filled with water and can be drunk. This method protects the gastric mucosa and allows a gentle absorption of ALA.

For more detailed information and further application tips, please refer to the comprehensive newsletter article, which can be found at https://medizinzumselbermachen.de/rundb ... 2023/nerve protection energy-antioxidation-multitalent-alpha-liponsaeure/.