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Is It Safe To Take R-Lipoic Acid While On Antidepressants?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

Question: Is it safe to take R-Lipoic Acid while on antidepressants?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it's safe to use

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for the query

Lipoic acid is a good antioxidant and it's safe to use it with antidepressants no need to worry. There are no serious drug interactions.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (24 hours later)

You might want to ask a dietitian the following question.

I read an article that said R-Lipoic Acid can assist you in losing weight. On the cover it said it can help you burn off ALL carbs and boost metabolism by 311%. Then in the article, it said to limit intake of bread and pasta. I know complex carbs are good for you such as lentils. However, will it still work if I eat bread and pasta in moderation? XXXXXXX Bazan

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just reduce the intake, it will surely work.

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for asking again

Lipoic acid increases catabolic metabolism and thus helps to reduce weight. Yes refined cards intake should be limited. You don't have to stop taking breads or pasta, just reduce the intake. Take foods rich in proteins and complex carbohydrates and low in fats. High protein diet will reduce appetite and will too help to reduce the weight.

Thanks.

Please excuse me for late reply as I was on a busy schedule.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar