Month 5 - increased to 40mg, readded Algin
The slow, gradual improvement continues. I noticed side effects increasing (and my slow, gradual weight loss coming to a complete halt) when I stopped taking Algin for a few weeks, so I readded that particular supplement back. I now take it once a day, at least 1 hour after eating and 1 hour before eating, or during my "on round days", at least 1 hour after taking ALA and 1 hour before taking it.
I think Algin does make a difference, so maybe you guys could look into it? It does seem to reduce my hunger a bit, more on some days than others, and I do have more energy. These things are noticeable, if not huge. And it also seems to reduce ALA side effects.
I'm keeping dose in line with side effects - if I'm barely getting any, time to increase it next time. That's how I operated when I was on 12mg, 15mg, 30mg and now 40mg.
I don't have any signs of adrenal fatigue, which some warned might occur if I increased my dose too much, but I'll keep on the lookout for any problems getting worse.
Right now, the main improvements that I can notice are sloooow weight loss, and improved energy.
I'll see how this goes. Anyone have any suggestions for additional things I should do? (I also take milk thistle every day with breakfast, as well as zinc and selenium)