12 dangerous dietary supplements: germander to yohimbe

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12 dangerous dietary supplements: germander to yohimbe

12 Dangerous Dietary Supplements: Germander to Yohimbe http://www.lhj.com/lhj/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/lhj/story/.
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· Diets A-Z
• From Andro to Comfrey
• Germander to Yohimbe
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Common name: Germander What it is used for: Often used in
· Snacks & Comfort Food
weight-control formulations Possible danger: Linked to abnormal liver
· Beverages &
function that is often irreversible Consumer Reports rating: Very likely
hazardous Common name: Kava (or kava kava) What it is used for:
· Nutrition
Soothes stress and anxiety Possible danger: Linked to abnormal liver
function Consumer Reports rating: Very likely hazardous Common
· Superfoods
name: Lobelia What it is used for: An herbal treatment for asthma,
bronchitis, and coughing Possible danger: Difficulty breathing and rapid
TOOLS & GUIDES
heart rates may result from its use Consumer Reports rating: Likely
hazardous Common name: Organ/glandular extracts What it is used
for: Treating disorders such as chronic hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis,
and lupus Possible danger: Theoretical risk of mad cow disease,
particularly from brain extracts Consumer Reports rating: Likely
hazardous Common name: Pennyroyal oil What it is used for: Used
topically as an insect repellent and disinfectant and internally for digestive and liver disorders Possible danger: Associated with liver and kidney
failure, nerve damage, convulsions, abdominal tenderness, and burning of the throat. Deaths have been reported even with ingestion of tiny amounts; even topical application can be dangerous. Consumer
Reports rating: Likely hazardous Common name: Skullcap What it is
used for: Relieves anxiety and insomnia Possible danger: Abnormal
liver damage Consumer Reports rating: Likely hazardous Common
name: Yohimbe What it is used for: A men's aphrodisiac sometimes
referred to as "herbal Viagra" Possible danger: Blood pressure
changes, heartbeat irregularities, and heart attacks have been reported with its use. Consumer Reports rating: Likely hazardous
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