Alpha lipoic acid

[Hopefulwmbc]

I read recently that alpha lipoic acid may help with pain in the feet and hands, and help you handle glucose. Does anyone know if there are contra indications from breast cancer (and the drugs that treat it) to taking it? Thanks in advance.

[JKMS]

Hi there - I take R alpha lipoic acid each day as part of my supplement regime for immune system support and have since Jan 2021. I take Letrozole and Palbociclib and always check with the pharmacy at my cancer centre for any interactions which there are not with that supplement. My oncologist keeps a dignified silence about my supplements! I am currently NEAD.

[Hopefulwmbc in reply to JKMS]

Thank you. My oncologist usually says ask my PCP; I see him next week and will ask.

[NPmary in reply to JKMS]

Does this supplement seem to benefit you in any way?

[JKMS in reply to NPmary]

I take a fait amount of supplements each day so it’s pretty hard to know which ones have what impact to be really honest! I take them on advice from a nutritionist and I do believe collectively they play a key role in supporting my immune system.

[NPmary in reply to JKMS]

Thanks

[mariootsi]

I suggest you ask your onc or pharmacist. Probably pharmacist is better!

[Hopefulwmbc]

I saw my PCP, a naturopath, this week and asked about the alpha lipoic acid. He ok'd it.

FWIW, I also asked about an adrenal formula that contained ashwagandha and he said NOT to take it— that in addition to the ashwagandha it had B vitamins and not all B's were good to take as supplements with breast cancer.

I see my onc on the 15 th and will double check with her on the alpha lipoic acid.

[Pbsoup]

Apparently ashwagandha is bad for ER positive cancers …