Nervala review: alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine for comfortable feet and nerves
Nervala from Barton Publishing is a one-a-day nerve support capsule with two well-researched nutrients, alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine.
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Burning toes at bedtime. Pins and needles that won't settle. A numb patch that makes you feel unsteady walking to the bathroom at night. If any of that rings true, Nervala was made with you in mind.
It comes from Barton Publishing, the company behind the long-running Blood Sugar Solution Kit. The sales video has a memorable title: "Tingling and Numbness in Your Feet? Check Your Kitchen for These Foods."
Two ingredients, nothing extra
I really like how simple this one is. Each capsule contains alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine, "with no unnecessary fillers or added ingredients," according to Barton. That's it. Two nutrients, both chosen on purpose.
The formula is credited to Dr. Scott Saunders, a doctor of integrative medicine who appears throughout Barton's materials. The company describes both ingredients as being used at "clinically studied doses."
Each bottle holds 30 capsules. You take one with your first meal of the day.
That's a routine almost anyone can manage. If you already take a handful of pills each morning, you'll appreciate that this one adds just a single capsule, and pairing it with breakfast means you're unlikely to forget. The video itself is long, but the product is refreshingly simple.
Alpha lipoic acid
Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, is an antioxidant your body makes in small amounts. It's one of the few supplements with solid trial data for nerve comfort in people with diabetes. In the well-known SYDNEY trial, people given ALA reported improvements in burning, pain and numbness. Oral ALA has been studied in several trials too, and doctors in Germany have prescribed it for nerve problems for years.
Benfotiamine
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Here's the clever part: people with diabetes often run low on thiamine, and benfotiamine raises blood levels more effectively than regular B1. Small trials have reported symptom relief.
Put the two together and you've got the pair of nutrients I'd most expect to see in a good nerve support product. It's a well-grounded choice.
Patience pays
The FAQ is honest about timing. It says results "can be gradual" and suggests giving it six months. I like that. Nerves heal slowly, and a company that tells you so is one I trust more.
Price and bonuses
1 bottle: $67, plus shipping
3 bottles: $177 ($59 each), with free US shipping
6 bottles: $294 ($49 each), with free US shipping
Three- and six-bottle orders include the Blood Sugar Solution Kit as a digital bonus, which is Barton's flagship program and a genuinely useful extra if your nerve issues are tied to blood sugar. Checkout runs through Barton's own order form, which takes cards and PayPal.
A full year, and you keep the bonus
Nervala's guarantee lasts 365 days, and you get to keep the bonus kit even if you ask for a refund. With the FAQ recommending six months, a full-year window means you can try it properly with no pressure. Barton's phone line is 1-888-356-1146 if you have questions.
Little things that help your feet
Check your feet every evening, especially if you have diabetes. Wear comfortable, roomy shoes. Keep moving, since walking helps circulation. And keep a night light on the way to the bathroom.
Numb or tingling feet can come from many things, including low B12, thyroid issues or a pinched nerve, so it's worth seeing your doctor to find the cause. ALA can also lower blood sugar a little, so if you take insulin or diabetes pills, keep an eye on your readings.
Simple and well chosen
Nervala does one thing and keeps it clean: two research-backed nutrients, one capsule a day, from a company that's been in the health space for years. With a 365-day guarantee and a bonus you keep either way, it's an easy one to try.
One caveat: the company calls the doses "clinically studied" but doesn't print the amounts on the sales page, product page or bottle images I could find. The first SYDNEY trial gave 600 mg of ALA intravenously; oral 600 mg showed smaller effects, and a 24 month benfotiamine trial in type 1 diabetes found no clear effect on nerve function. So it isn't possible to check Nervala against the research.
You'll find Nervala on Barton's official order page.
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