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Garlic
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Inconsistent reports that it will reduce LDL levels.
It increases bleeding |
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Ginkgo
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Via ginkgolide B
Inconsistent reports that it will increase cognition. It increases bleeding. |
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Saw palmetto
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Inconsistent reports that it will decrease BPH sx.
It increases GI distress, constipation and headaches. |
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Soy
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Inconsistent reports that it will decrease vasomotor sx in pre/post menopausal women (sweating, hot flashes).
It contains phytoestrogenic compounds and pregnant women should avoid it. |
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Echinacea
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Inconsistent reports that it increase resistance to cold.
Causes abdominal upset, nausea, and allergic reactions. |
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Ginseng
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Very little evidence that it increases performance and stamina.
It increases cardiac events, nervousness and is estrogenic. |
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Kava
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Has little evidence that it increases performance and stamina.
It results in liver toxicity. |
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Ephedra
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Banned.
Causes weight loss, CV events, CNS excitation. It contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. |
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Ginger
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has good support that it reduces nausea
may cause some allergies |
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St. John's Wort
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Good evidence that it relieves mild depression.
It does activate/induce CYP3A and leads to CV instability. |
