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Uses of this Supplement
Cataracts
Heart failure
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Viral hepatitis
HIV and AIDS
Stroke

Drugs that Interact
Summary
Antibiotics
Thyroid-regulating Medications

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Supplements with Similar Warnings as: Alpha-Lipoic Acid


Below is a list of conditions where patients are warned against taking this supplement. Under each condition is listed other supplements with similar warnings.

breast feeding

 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Beta-Carotene
Cartilage
Chondroitin
Coenzyme Q10
Melatonin
Red Yeast Rice
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
Spirulina
Vitamin K

diabetes mellitus

 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
Flaxseed Oil
Glucosamine
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

pregnancy

 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Beta-Carotene
Bromelain
Cartilage
Chondroitin
Coenzyme Q10
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Melatonin
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Phenylalanine
Red Yeast Rice
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
Spirulina
Sulfur
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K