Posted 08 July 2007 - 08:31 AM
R-ALA is rather acidic and can be very stomach upsetting. If you feel no
nausea or heartburn from R-ALA, the best absorption does seem to be
on a nearly empty stomach, best combined with ALCAR.
But in my experience, even when you feel OK taking stomach-irritating
supplements, in the long term you may gradually get problems (the most
common sensation is probably mild nausea due to stomach lining irritation).
It's VERY advisable to not risk stomach damage and take everything that is
not taken with food, with a LOT of water, as a protective buffer. And optionally
a little food, esp. healthy fatty acids are a good choice with almost anything.
Could be Omega 3's, or 'real' food like nuts / seeds.