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Can Alpha-lipoic Acid Be Taken When Suffering From High BP?
Question: I want to know if person has high blood pressure, is it OK to drink energy. ...that has alpha- logic acid?alpha-lpoic acid...
Brief Answer:
Yes,it is OK.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Alpha-lipoic acid is a nutritional supplement with antioxidative effect.
Antioxidants acid attack free radicals and preserve the health of the cells. Evidence suggests that this may have important consequences for high blood pressure.
Alpha-lipoic acid may be able to increase artery diameter and help reduce high blood pressure.
So when it is used from persons who suffer from high blood pressure ,it helps lowering their systolic pressure.
If you suffer from high blood pressure,is a good idea to use alpha lipoic acid.
Hope my answer has helped.
Let me know if you have any further question.
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Rovena Murati
Yes,it is OK.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Alpha-lipoic acid is a nutritional supplement with antioxidative effect.
Antioxidants acid attack free radicals and preserve the health of the cells. Evidence suggests that this may have important consequences for high blood pressure.
Alpha-lipoic acid may be able to increase artery diameter and help reduce high blood pressure.
So when it is used from persons who suffer from high blood pressure ,it helps lowering their systolic pressure.
If you suffer from high blood pressure,is a good idea to use alpha lipoic acid.
Hope my answer has helped.
Let me know if you have any further question.
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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