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Will Alpha Lipoic Acid Cause Any Problems For Weak Kidneys?
Is alpha lipoic acid ok for kidneys that aren t the best, 60 yrs of diabetes type 1, with glaucoma & beginning stages of AMD? I want to take alpha lipoic acid for the neurotic pain in my feet from being a diabetic for this long, I assume. Than you. sej
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern.
you are type 1 diabetic;hence must be on inj. insulin.
The safety of alpha lipoic acid in people with kidney disease is unknown.
There have been a few reports in Japan of a rare condition called insulin autoimmune syndrome in people using alpha lipoic acid. The condition causes hypoglycemia and antibodies directed against the body's own insulin without previous insulin therapy.
in view of this you are advised not to take alpha lipoic acid for your neurotic pain in the feet.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern.
you are type 1 diabetic;hence must be on inj. insulin.
The safety of alpha lipoic acid in people with kidney disease is unknown.
There have been a few reports in Japan of a rare condition called insulin autoimmune syndrome in people using alpha lipoic acid. The condition causes hypoglycemia and antibodies directed against the body's own insulin without previous insulin therapy.
in view of this you are advised not to take alpha lipoic acid for your neurotic pain in the feet.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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