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This is a list of supplements people with ALS have reported taking. Along with each supplement, its supposed pathways of functioning are given, along with typical dosages and potential side effects. The aim is to create a specific data page on each supplement, along with links to scientific research articles etc.
 
This is a list of supplements people with ALS have reported taking. Along with each supplement, its supposed pathways of functioning are given, along with typical dosages and potential side effects. The aim is to create a specific data page on each supplement, along with links to scientific research articles etc.
 
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5-HTP Serotonin upregulator Risk for serotonin syndrome if many serotonin boosters are taken at the same time. Capsule 100 mg, twice a day
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Acetyl L-carnitine (ALCAR) Mitochondrial support Capsule
 
Alpha ketoglutarate (AKG) Krebs cycle support Capsule 3 - 20 g a day
 
Berberine Anti-microbial Capsule
 
Berberine AMPK activator Excessive AMPK activation may induce TDP-43 mislocalisation. Possibly detrimental in SOD1 ALS. Capsule
 
Curcumin Anti-inflammatory (general) Consult a doctor first if you have problems with gallbladder. Capsule 400 mg, once a day (in the morning)
 
Dexthromethorphan Anti-bulbar/pseudobulbar symptoms Liquid
 
Dichloroacetate (DCA) Glycolysis inhibitor Severe, including peripheral neuropathy if taken too much or for too long. Powder 2 g a day
 
European milk thistle extract Mitochondrial support Softgel 500 mg, once a day
 
Gastrodia elata Endothelin-1 downregulator Capsule
 
Ibuprofen Anti-inflammatory (general) Stomach issues that do not vanish over time. Pill 200 mg, twice a day
 
Inosine Axon growth stimulation Capsule 500 mg, once a day
 
Inosine Elevates uric acid Capsule 500 mg, once a day
 
Leucine GDH activator Powder 1 g a day
 
Magnolia bark extract Anti-anxiety Capsule 30 mg, 2-4 times a day
 
Magnolia bark extract Anti-bulbar/pseudobulbar symptoms Capsule 30 mg, 2-4 times a day
 
N-Acetyl-cysteine (NAC) Glutathione synthesis Capsule 600 mg, twice a day
 
N-Acetyl-cysteine (NAC) Prevents TDP-43 misconfiguration Capsule 600 mg, twice a day
 
Niacin (vit. B3)
 
Niacinamide (nicotinamide)
 
Nicotinamide riboside
 
Peony root extract
 
R Lipoic acid Mitochondrial support Capsule 300 mg, once a day
 
Resveratrol AMPK activator Excessive AMPK activation may induce TDP-43 mislocalisation. Possibly detrimental in SOD1 ALS. Capsule
 
Resveratrol Inhibits PGE2 Excessive AMPK activation may induce TDP-43 mislocalisation. Possibly detrimental in SOD1 ALS. Capsule
 
Selenium Glutathione synthesis Pill 0.1 mg, once a day
 
Sodium benzoate Ammonia scavenger Needs arginine supplementation to be fully effective Powder 2-4 g a day (?)
 
Taurine
 
Trimethylglycide (TMG) Homocysteine suppression Capsule 750 mg, twice a day
 
Ubiquinol (COQ-10) Mitochondrial support Capsule 100 mg, once a day
 
Vitamin D Anti-inflammatory (general)
 
Vitamin K Calcium management
 
Zinc gluconate Copper inhibitor Copper deficiency if taken in excess. GDH downregulation? Capsule 25 mg, three times a day
 

Revision as of 11:12, 29 September 2015

This is a list of supplements people with ALS have reported taking. Along with each supplement, its supposed pathways of functioning are given, along with typical dosages and potential side effects. The aim is to create a specific data page on each supplement, along with links to scientific research articles etc.

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