The “Bio-Availability” Barrier: Why Standard Supplements Fail DPN Patients

 (And How Alaplex™ Breaks Through)

As a clinician treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), you know the frustration. You recommend nutritional support. Your patient goes to the pharmacy and buys a generic B-complex or a low-grade Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA). Three months later, they return with the same burning, tingling, and numbness, convinced that “supplements don’t work.”

The problem isn’t the concept of nutritional support. The problem is the Bio-Availability Barrier. Your patients are taking nutrients, but their bodies aren’t using them.

At The Tetra Corporation, effective treatment requires more than just ingredients; it involves absorption. That is the driving force behind our newly reformulated Alaplex™. Here is why this specific formulation is the clinical upgrade your practice needs.

The Missing Link: L-Methylfolate Calcium

For years,Alaplex™ has been a trusted tool for nerve health, combining ALA and Benfotiamine. But at Tetra, we never stop refining, and we’ve identified a critical gap in standard neuropathy protocols:

Folic Acid conversion.

Many patients have difficulty converting synthetic folic acid into its active form due to metabolic inefficiencies or genetics. If they can’t convert it, they can’t use it to support nerve repair.

The Fix: We reformulated Alaplex™ to include L-methylfolate calcium.

• What it is: The biologically active form of folate (Vitamin B9).
• Why it matters: It bypasses the conversion bottleneck. By delivering folate in a form the body can immediately utilize, emerging clinical studies suggest we can better address the underlying causes of DPN while providing longer-lasting symptomatic relief.

Solving the “Pill Fatigue” Problem

Beyond chemistry, there is the psychology of compliance.

DPN patients are often managing multiple medications for glucose control, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Asking them to add a separate B12, B6, ALA, and Benfotiamine pill to their routine is a recipe for non-adherence.

Alaplex™ is the “One-Capsule” Solution. We have consolidated the “Perfect Storm” of nerve defense into a single, veggie-based capsule:

• Antioxidant Protection: R-ALA and S-ALA forms of Alpha-Lipoic Acid to combat oxidative stress.
• Metabolic Support: Benfotiamine (fat-soluble B1) for better cellular uptake.
• Neurotropic Fuel: A complete profile of essential B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and now active B9).

The Economics of Trust (The $1/Day Value)

When you dispense Alaplex™ in-office, you aren’t just selling a product; you are protecting your patient from the “Supplement Wilderness.”

• Ensured Quality: You know they are getting the clinical dosage, not a filler-packed generic.
• Affordability: At roughly $1 per day, Alaplex™ is often cheaper than buying high-quality versions of these ingredients separately.

Turn Prevention into Practice Growth

Don’t let your patients navigate the confusing landscape of unverified claims alone. By offering Alaplex™, you provide a scientifically sound, reformulated solution that reinforces your role as their primary source for foot health.

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The Tetra Corporation has been creating pioneering healthcare products for over three decades, helping physicians add value to their practices while improving patient outcomes. As a trusted provider of efficient and reliable treatments dispensed exclusively through medical doctors, we add both value and innovative treatment options to any practice we work with. Interested in learning more about our products? Contact us online or by calling customer service at 800-826-0479! You can also visit our brand-new website.