R-ALA vs ALA: A Blood Glucose Impact Analisis

[Fonz]

Ok, since I have nothing better to do except work I'm going to set this up as a small article for George, to be released upon completion.

NOTE: I'm posting this to get more people's viewpoints as to
how I can make this 3/4 week test BETTER.

I have 300 100mg r-ala caps from AF and 2000 100mg caps from
Kilosports.

What I'm going to do is compare the impact of a meal+r-ala
and a meal+ALA over time. Most likely 3 or 4 weeks, as
this time-frame will I believe give an objective enough
frame of reference.

I will be monitoring my BG using my Glucometer(Gluco-trend 2)
with the Softclix system.
In case people say this test is BOGUS, the serial
number of my glucotrend is GH02114809, the
type number is: 1861964 , and its in mmol/l measurement.
Happy? Good. Now.....

i.e.

All measurements WILL BE DONE in the AM only as there is
NO FOOD present in the stomach and BG levels are
lowest. This is the BEST time to measure BG fluctuations.
In fact the GTT test is best performed in the AM.
GTT=Glucose Tolerance test.
Values for BG will be delivered in the american and brit systems.
(I'll convert the mmol/l measurement to ng/dl)


Day 1(In the AM only)

1. Take BG measurement
2. Consume a SPECIFIC food.
(I'll give the exact macro-nutrients)
3. Take the r-ala(100mg)
4. Measure BG at the 1 hr mark and 3hr mark.

Day 2(In the AM only).

Same as above EXCEPT with normal ALA(100mg)

This will go on with 200mg r-ala(Day 3), 200mg ALA(Day 4),
300mg r-ala(Day 5), 300mg ALA(Day 6), amd so forth until
I reach 600mg r-ala AT ONCE.

After that is done I will tabulate the results and compare the
BG measurements mg per mg in respect to r-ala and
normal ALA and compare the POTENCY.

Now, for all our combined intelligence at AF, EF etc..., we have EXTRAPOLATED the actual potency of r-ala and normal ALA from STUDIES. No one has bothered to actually MEASURE their effects
on blood glucose bY PEOPLE without any diabetic complications.
We will do so now, and lay the r-ala vs ALA potency controversy
to rest once and for all. Also, not to mention the fact that we will learn how to MAXIMIZE the use of our ALA in regards to the food
consumed(Being carbs/fat/prot).

Fonz

 

[Mo T 4 Me]

wow that's a great idea. I'm anxious to see the results. But one thing, kilo sports ala is not considered as high quality racemic ala. Some say they feel "something" when using BAC ala and nothing with kilo ala.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Fonz you are truly an inventive/creative genius. This is going to be a very interesting experiment.

Suggestion:

1. Talk to a diabetic about b/g testing. There is a bunch of anecdotal stuff they teach each other that is not part of any medical text.

 

[Ulter]

Fonz, Since you are going to all this trouble could you possibly get someone a little older, who is not at 5% bf, and maybe a somewhat less insulin sensitive to do it with you. You're a great guy but your body hardly represents the majority of the population.
If for no other reason but to have something to compare it to.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Fonz, Since you are going to all this trouble could you possibly get someone a little older, who is not at 5% bf, and maybe a somewhat less insulin sensitive to do it with you. You're a great guy but your body hardly represents the majority of the population.
If for no other reason but to have something to compare it to.

I'll be trying to duplicate Fonz's experiment in a week or two. I'm 43... at low b/f... and will be doing it with a 45 year old woman who is at moderate b/f.

If all goes well we will be testing B/G every 10 minutes.

I will only be running the test for 3 days, though.

 

[Fonz]

Fonz, Since you are going to all this trouble could you possibly get someone a little older, who is not at 5% bf, and maybe a somewhat less insulin sensitive to do it with you. You're a great guy but your body hardly represents the majority of the population.
If for no other reason but to have something to compare it to.

I'm at 190lbs 8.5% now. But still, you are quite correct.

And, I believe Ranger is interested in doing it concurrently with me if he has the time.(That would be best).

Fonz

 

[spentagn]

Huck would probably do it with you, he seems like the type.

 

[Ulter]

Ranger is diabetic. I don't think he would be a good candidate.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

while blood glucose will be an interesting measure... the one where the impact will be most significant SHOULD be plasma insulin.. though not sure of the cost or availability of that test..

 

[scizbucket]

GREAT idea! I'm about to drop my r-ALA regimen as I'm not sure it's cost justified. I could better spend that money on juice for the results I'm seeing (or not seeing).

Thanks Fonz!