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A member asked:

Taking milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid and started feeling unusual lethargy. i read they both lower blood sugar. will this go away or shud i stop?

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The blood: lowering effects are very minimal and will not lead to hypoglycemia in an otherwise normal individual. However, they won't help any known medical problem and are a waste of money. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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