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I went to a meeting held by one of the drug companies in which a Dr. Moses a lead researcher in Ms with Vandervilt. He advised those experiencing fatigue to try a supplement called acetyl-l-caritine. Has anyone tried this supplement, he said its used by athletes but he has seen help with this supplement and those who experience fatigue. FYI.
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Usually I get a daily influx of emails on health topics. An article from Dr. Mercola really stood out recently though because it mentioned that fat cells have their own mitochondria. Not only was this the first I'd heard of this, he also mentioned that fat serves a purpose in our metabolism. Another new factoid for me. The bottom line for me was to appreciate that even our fat cells play a...
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I just do not feel well and I really think that it's because I cried yesterday on my way to work about my Aunt who is in the hospital. I don't think that we will have her much longer. She is very frail. Now she needs help eating. So, this is the third time in a year that I felt this way after crying. I think crying releases toxins into my body. I also worked up a sweat at the gym...
"R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA), also referred to as Thioctic Acid, is perhaps the ultimate antioxidant, far more potent than well known antioxidants like Vitamins C and E. The addition of Acetyl-L-Carnitine enhances the action of R-ALA to create the perfect anti-aging package.
The combination of these two products has significant anti-aging benefits"
"R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, is found in vegetables such as spinach and in red meat. Small amounts are also produced by the body, but levels decline as one ages. Taking R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a convenient way to protect against disease.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is recognised for its anti-aging and energy giving properties."
http://www.regenerativenutrition.com/alpha-lipoic-acid-(r-ala)-&-acetyl-l-carnitine-p-93.asp
'In this formulation, acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride is thought to increase general metabolic activity and to improve cognitive function. "-Lipoic acid is added as a potent antioxidant to protect against the elevated levels of free radicals produced from the increase in metabolism. Thus, acetyl carnitine/"-lipoic acid dietary supplements have a potential market of tens of millions of middle-aged and elderly Americans who desire to improve their general health."
http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/Chem_Background/ExSumPdf/CARNLIPOSUPP.pdf
http://msworld.org/forum/showthread.php?t=113639
There is also a thread there for those that did not receive benefits:
http://msworld.org/forum/showthread.php?t=113899
Thanks for sharing.