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Old 01-11-2017, 02:19 AM
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α-lipoic acid is chemically similar to biotin.

Because of this it can block the uptake of biotin into cells. Biotin is essential for biochemical processes in all cells.

This may be a risk factor for people who take α-lipoic acid as a supplement at high doses.
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