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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Musculoskeletal system / Muscles

Nervous system / Nerves

Also known as: ALSLou Gehrig's disease

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Acetyl carnitine RatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine improves nervous and mitochondrial function; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with alpha lipoic acid.

  • BCAA's RatingRatingRating

    BCAA's maintain muscle strength; improve nerve function; slow down the progression. Take 2.5-5.0 g of BCAA's daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Fish oil RatingRatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; helps to gain weight; slows down the progression. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with vitamin E.

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    Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; slows down the progression. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with fish oil and flax seed oil.

  • Creatine RatingRating

    Creatine reduces muscle weakness and fatigue; maintains and increases muscle strength and slows down the progression. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Flax seed oil RatingRating

    Flax seed oil nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; helps to gain weight; slows down the progression. Take 10-20 g of flax seed oil daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with vitamin E.

  • Green tea RatingRating

    Green tea is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; slows down the progression. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

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