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January 17, 2016
Helped Scars A lot
I have scars that are 7+ years old when my acne was at it's worst in college. I tried all kind of creams but my skin is so sensitive that most creams/lotions would break me out even more. Along comes ALA, which I heard about on acne.org and it's really helped over the last months. I've been taking a lot of other vitamins too so not completely sure that it's 100% due to ALA but I have feeling this stuff is really helping. And on a site not, I've lost a few pounds while taking it. Kinda weird, but I'll take it
March 8, 2016
Have you found a quality brand? I also read to take R-ALA version because it is natural and more potent.
June 30, 2016
Hi can u plz guide me about its usage?
April 6, 2013
Cons:
it tingles when appled..
I love this .. while friends my age are using botox and juviderm I just pull out my capsule and apply w same results!
December 21, 2012
Pros:
So I started taking alpha lipoic acid back in 2006 or so. It was pretty much a cure for me . I read how some people say it doesn't work , I don't know , as long as I'm alive I will take one everyday . I will still get some zits IF I FORGET to take the pill , or eating a sh*t ton of sugar . Try it
Cons:
I don't see any , it changed my life and gave me confidence for the last 6 years
Try it
January 10, 2012
Pros:
- it really works, it is very powerful!
- low dose 50 mg is enough for me
- glowing, smooth skin. dries up acne fast
- makes skin a bit yellowish
- weight loss benefit
Cons:
- burning sensation on the throat if dose is too strong
- dried up my joints, esp on the jaw
- falling hair, due to dry scalp
i stay low on the dose, because side effects are strong for me. otherwise, it's really good to combat acne. not the perfect solution, but a good and economical option
August 3, 2011
Pros:
i started using taking apill every day results were good
Cons:
nothing bad to say bout it
its worth da try
June 1, 2011
Pros:
Works very quickly. I usually get big cysts on the side of my face that last for weeks and then leave a terrible scar. I have been mixing Vit E oil and ALA powder (just open up a pill) and it is fantastic. A cyst now lasts a week and all of my scars are fading, even while I've only been using it a week.
Cons:
none
I mix Vit E with ALA powder and apply every time I wash my face and then apply sunscreen over. I also take 1 600 mg pill every morning.
Overall, my skin looks much fresher with a more even complexion.
My scars have faded more than they ever have in a week when previously I have tried things for months that didn't work nearly as well.
Awesome stuff!
May 12, 2011
Pros:
Really Seemed to help my acne at first
Cons:
Horrible HORRIBLE hives / rash followed by extremely painful bruises from where the hives were
I've never been an allergic person. I'm only allergic to penicillian. I do fine with pollen, dogs, cats, ANYTHING, but after a few weeks taking ALA I broke out in a ridiculously crazy rash / hives ALL OVER MY BODY. I was taking 600 mg a day, but I'm never taking it again. Not worth it. Google "ALA and hives" if you don't believe me.
October 8, 2010
Pros:
significantly reduced acne and scars
Cons:
urine smells funny, acid reflux
I'm a 19 year old female that has been suffering with acne for 8 years.
I had finally gotten my acne under control when I was using doxycycline, but that treatment like all the rest, stopped working. My acne came back full blow so I was getting white heads all around my mouth new ones every day and big red ones on my forehead and on the side of my face(those left me pretty bad scars, more dents on my forehead! agh).
I did some research, and I came across ALA. I started taking 600mg ALA with zinc 50mg every day without fail.
Here I am, a month and a half later and I have no more white heads, no more big red pimples. It hasn't completely cleared my skin, because I'm not solving the underlying problem here but it has made my moderately severe acne turn into mild acne.
I urge you to try it. The side effects are worth the benefits.
Very cheap too! I buy the 200mg bottle with 100 capsules. It lasts me a little over a month. I take three every day. One in the morning, and two at night with a Zinc pill. Good luck everyone.
July 13, 2010
Pros:
works..but not alone
Cons:
lots of pills to take
starting 2 days ago i bought ala,zinc,vitamin a, omega 3, niacin, and vitamin c. my skin went from being oily red and painful to smooth firm and glowing in 2 days. i would have never thought this possible but its working!!
March 30, 2010
Pros:
an antioxidant
Cons:
def doesnt get rid of acne. makes pee very yellow but idc
idk why everyone thinks this is such a miracle pill. i bought it after reading these reviews since i am depserate for an acne treatment. ive been taking them for about a month and have not seen a change in my acne at all. i also take alot of vitamin C and fish oil, and vitamin E and none of these are working. my acne is like 99% stress related so if anyone knows how to get rid of acne caused by stress then let me know
Pros:
I use ALA softgel capsules and I do not swallow the pill I squeeze it till it is warm then cut open and apply to my face and neck and tops of my hands. I am 50 and no wrinkles. I cant afford all that expensive wrinkle cream so I use this ..