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A 44-year-old female asked:
I have lupus and have recently started a cleansing treatment the warning label says this product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children the elderly and persons with weakened immune sy
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Stop it: If you have lupus there are many good therapies. See your rheumatologist. This product does not sound safe and your lupus or other medications can put you at risk.
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Last updated Dec 14, 2012
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