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Supplements for Oral Use
- Alpha lipoic acid
Alpha lipoic acid prevents diabetes complications; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.7-1.4 g of alpha lipoic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- GLA
GLA nourishes nerves; improves nerve function; used for prevention. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.
- Biotin
Biotin reduces blood sugar; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-15 mg of biotin daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome vitamin C deficiency; reduces sorbitol levels. Take 0.5-3.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; used for prevention. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Ginkgo
Ginkgo improves blood circulation; used for prevention. Take 120-240 mg of standardized ginkgo extract daily, containing 24% of flavone glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.
- Quercetin
Quercetin reduces sorbitol levels; used for prevention. Take 0.5-1.5 g of quercetin daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.
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