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Hello. have any endo or pcp ever heard or recommended alpha lipoic acid to aid in glucose level reduction? thanks.
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"Cures all": The list of disorders which can be helped or cured by Alpha Lipoic Acid" is long enough to make it a true miracle drug! Its nonsense..don't buy it!
Answered 9/13/2014
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