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At medicinal doses, T. wilfordii extract can have significant side effects, [7] including immunosuppression. In August 2011, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency published a drug safety bulletin advising consumers not to use medicines containing lei gong teng due to potentially serious side effects.
Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3]
A natural gum sourced from hardened sap of various species of acacia tree used in ancient birth control as well as a binder and emulsifier for medicinal compounds. [3] [4] Achillea millefolium: Common yarrow Purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, [5] tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Actaea racemosa: Black cohosh
One way to stimulate similar effects is by focusing on protein, Dr. Ali says. “Eating more protein increases natural GLP-1 production.” That’s true whether you’re going through menopause ...
Natural health care products are currently regulated under the Natural Health Product Regulations, under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act. [3] The regulations address the sale of natural health products, manufacture, packaging, labelling and importation for sale of natural health products, the distribution of natural health products, and the storage of natural health products. [4]
Natural Standard is an international research collaboration that systematically reviews scientific evidence on complementary and alternative medicine. [1] Together with the faculty of Harvard Medical School, Natural Standard provides consumer information on complementary and alternative medicine for Harvard Health Publications [2] and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. [3]
Protandim is a herbal dietary supplement marketed with unsupported claims that it can treat a number of medical conditions. The product is a patented [1] mix of five herbal ingredients and sold by LifeVantage Corporation (formerly LifeLine Therapeutics, Lifeline Nutraceuticals, and Yaak River Resources, Inc), a Utah-based multi-level marketing company. [2]
However, there are side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation and, for the injectibals, injection-side irritation, injury or discomfort. Often, these are mild and serious ...