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Echinacea (Purple coneflower) |
-Stimulates cytokine production and leukocyte phagocytosis. -Might enhance immune function in colds and flu. -Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial in vitro (blocks cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase). Adverse effects: taste, GI upset, CNS (Dizziness/headache). Possible allergic reaction. |
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Gingko Biloba |
Made from leaves of the tree. -Increases blood flow/improves circulation. -Favorable CNS effects (memory/alzheimers). -Anti-oxidant/free radical scavenging. Adverse effects: Epileptogenic seeds, cannot be used with anticoagulants (antiplatelet). |
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St. John's Wort |
Made from soaking flowers in methanol. -Inhibits NE and serotonin (5HT) reuptake (antidepressant) -Could possibly be helpful with some tumors/HIV. Adverse effects: Can potentiate other antidepressants (serotonin syndrome), may accelerate the metabolism of some other drugs by increasing CYP450. |
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Serotonin Syndrome (toxicity) |
Twitching, sweating, headache, agitation, shivering, etc. "CNS overdose" |
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Saw Palmetto |
Blocks 5-alpha-reductase; reduces conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone in prostate. -Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement) -May inhibit growth factors and lipoxygenases in prostate. Adverse effects: GI upset, decreased libido, hypertension |
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Coenzyme Q10 |
Potent antioxidant; reduces blood pressure. Helps with coronary artery disease and may help early parkinson's. Aids ATP formation. Rare adverse effects; blocks warfarin. |
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Glucosamine |
Promotes cartilage. Some minor anti-inflammatory effects. Allergies possible with shellfish source. |
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Melatonin |
Serotinin dervative from the pineal gland. Adverse effects: decreased sperm quality with chronic use, my reduce leutinizing hormone surge (/prenancy), inhibits prolactin (/nursing), can cause mild hypothermia. |
