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How effective is turmeric in helping fight inflammation from lupus ; how about alpha lipoic acid for lupus neuropathy?

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Not much: Neither agent has much value in lupus. There are several alternatives that are actually effective but these supplements are not.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/31/2016

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