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Dietary Supplement and Herb Chart SCI 201 Dietary Supplement and Herb Chart Complete the following table using information from sources other than your text. Name of Therapeutic Use Herb Scientific Studies That Cautions and Warnings Show Efficacy for Any or Side Effects of the Therapeutic Uses Glucosamine A healthy cartilage An arthritis which occurs It is the lobster’s shell, contains a compound when there is breakage or that of the shrimps or called “glucosamine” of the cartilage is called crab that is used to cure which is commonly “osteoarthritis”. It can allergies over seafood. used to treat occur due to an injury or However, there are also osteoarthritis even by the simple some side effects which especially on the everyday tasks. Studies should be noted and joints found in the reveal that it slows the reminded by the doctor knees. Glucosamine development of certain to its patient. Studies sulfate is mostly illnesses. However, this show that the side beneficial to the does not mean that the effects are not serious, strengthening of cartilage will be cured. such as bloating, joints in relation to There is a need to have stomach ache, gas, the synovial fluid more in-depth studies to nausea, indigestion, and (mayo clinic, 2012). A verify it. It is believed diarrhea. Glucosamine series of tests have that when glucosamine is contains high sodium been conducted and taken together with revealed that their supplements, the effect is high blood pressure uses are really more effective. This is should be cautious about beneficial, because the glucosamine and consult their particularly in the cannot be found in food, doctors for. Those who development of the only through have problems with cartilage. supplements. blood sugar and which those who has a diabetes should also do the same. Otherwise, their recovery might even slow down instead of immediate results. Echinacea Echinacea has been Echinacea, an herbal There are a number of mainly used in supplement, will help in side effects that have preventing certain preventing colds and been reported. Among infections, may even lessen the these are nausea, particularly colds as number of days it will be stomach ache, fever, well as numerous experienced, particularly vomiting, dry mouth, respiratory only by 1.4 days of colds unpleasant taste, problems. It may be based on studies diarrhea, dizziness, taken once the conducted. headache numbness of symptoms of colds The University of the tongue, joint and are felt so as to not Connecticut conducted a muscle pains, insomnia, push it through, and research with the use of and disorientation. it may also be used 14 people to examine the when the colds are effects of Echinacea in already present. This preventing colds. is the correct way of using Echinacea. Studies show that Echinacea has the capacity to help ease the symptoms of colds but not in preventing it. The herb is considered to be safe to children within the ages 2-11 but A number of the turnouts only up to 10 days. are negative but it also However, some may revealed that Echinacea have a rash after taking still was beneficial when it. combined with other supplements. There may also be certain allergic reactions In using the said herb, studies revealed that there is over 58% less chances of having colds once it is used on its own, but 86%effective when used together with vitamin C. upon taking Echinacea, particularly to those who have allergies to marigolds, ragweed, daisies, or mums. There should be some precautionary measures to be taken before using Echinacea. The application of this may also experience rashes, redness, or itchiness. However, there has been no proof that Echinacea id unsafe when taken by pregnant women. Garlic Garlic is a very Some studies conducted Those who are under the common herb which by the National Institute anticoagulant drug shall is used mostly as of Health in the years take precautionary seasoning. However, 1980 to 1990 revealed measures in taking it also has a number that garlic has the garlic as an alternative of curing capacity, capacity to lower a medicine. This also goes particularly as an person’s blood pressure with aspirins, anticoagulant and and cholesterol (NIH, antihypertensive, and antioxidant. 2000). The study also hypoglycemic showed that although it medications as it has the failed to lower the HDL, capacity to have another it was effective in chemical reaction lowering the LDL. contrary to the intended Another result was that positive effects the garlic therapy within (Fontaine, 2006) Fontaine (2006) stated that an effective cholesterollowing substance is actually garlic, as well as in lowering the blood pressure and antiseptic as well as an antifungal substance. three months was at its most effective, but upon continuous use for another 6 months would wear off its effects (NIH, 2000). Another study was also conducted by the Mayo Clinic, giving garlic as a B rate which represents that garlic has a short-term lowering effect to the cholesterol, particularly about 4-12 weeks (Mayo Clinic, 2005) Ginger Ginger is a root herb Life Extension Magazine There may be an which is usually used conducted a study with increased effect of the as an ingredient in pregnant women who anticoagulant, but a cooking. However, it suffered from nausea, as lesser effect as to the has also been found their subject. They were medications taken for that it has the handed a placebo, and seizures when taking capacity to be a the others have ginger ginger with it (Fontaine, curative substance extracts which they were 2006) most especially in the advised to take four increase of times for four temperature of the continuous days, 125 mg. body, stimulation of Those who did the latter the digestive system, reported lowered effects insulin enhancer, of nausea. Results also treating nausea, and showed that there was as a pain reliever reduced pain due to (Fontaine, 2006) osteoarthritis which they felt for over three months already. The study revealed that there was a significant bracket in the effect of the ginger roots as compared to the placebo. Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba comes Ginkgo Biloba has been A number of the known biloba from what is called as famously known as a side-effects are the a Ginkgo Tree, which type of anti-oxidant following: stomach ache, is among the trees in which has the capacity to dizziness, skin reactions, existence for a very naturalize what is known and headache. A person long time. There as a free radical, which should consult his/her were a lot of studies causes damage to the doctor before taking conducted to its cells. Chinese natives this, as goes other drugs. leaves as compared have been using this Extra precautionary to other trees these since the ancient times. measures should be days (mayo Clinic There are about 40 kinds taken especially by 2011). It has also of Ginkgo Biloba wherein epileptic people, as it been revealed that two of them were proved may trigger seizures. Gignko Biloba was in to be medically helpful: Mothers who are breast demand most Terpenoids and feeding should also especially in flavonoids. The latter prevent from taking Germany as well as I helps in protecting the Ginkgo. Otherwise, both n France, which was heart muscles from instances would have a then mainly used in being damaged, as well negative reaction. treating illnesses as the blood vessels and The doctor should be related to blood. It the nerves. The former, fully informed of all the was also said to be a on the other hand, has medications taken by memory enhancer, the capacity to improve the patient so as to be and was found to be the flow of blood with advised of the an effective the use of opening the combinations that are treatment for blood vessels, which in not allowed to prevent a dementia and prevents the platelets to negative chemical Alzheimer’s disease. stick with each other. reaction between them. It also revealed that However, there are still This will also reduce Ginkgo Biloba some known side-effects side effects. improves blood which Gingko Biloba has. circulation, which in turn reduces the sticking of the blood platelets. Kava Kava is famously 7 studies were O side effects were known as a conducted by found in the use of Kava, medication which, in researchers who found as long as it is used particular, helps in out that a kava extract moderately. However, easing depression, which was standardized when it is taken in too insomnia, and was at its most effective much dosage, it causes anxiety. This is easily as compared to a dry and irritated skin, accessible to the placebo, in relation to hard breathing, and people, which anxiety. It has also been breaking down of the professionals use to found to contribute immune system. gain focus towards effectiveness within only their work. This is a week. There are also also effective to other studies conducted children to ease their where it was proved that hyper activeness, as kava is equally as much as it is effective effective in comparison to adults. with other drugs available in the market. It was also proved in a study that diazepam, also known as Valium, and kava, gives the same effect in the brain waves, which suggests that it calms the mind. Studies conducted with the use of Kava to treating anxiety and decrease the toxic levels on the liver. In a 2004 study, it was proven that 300mg of kava will cause an improvement unto the overall mood and cognitive performance. As compared to other drugs, like benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium or Alprazolam, these aforementioned lessens the cognitive functions. Lavender Also known as Ester Although lavender is The oil extract of Oil, lavender may be most commonly used as lavender and others used to treat spasms, a fragrance for must be thoroughly fungus, and as a shampoos, perfumes, diluted. If otherwise, it calming agent. It may and soaps, it has also will irritate the skin. also be a treatment been found out that for sleeping and as an lavender helps in anti-inflammation treating insomnia, agent. depression, anxiety, and fatigue. It was found to be soothing once smelled, and contributes seduction. It is extracted from the flower to serve as a medical aid (University of Maryland Medical Center 2011). A study revealed that the aroma therapy calms the mind most especially when used with other kinds of CAM, for example acupuncture, massages, and chiropractic therapy. St. John’s St. John’s Wort was There were a number of It is not advised to be wort said to be an effective studies conducted which taken together with agent easing various showed that it is placebo other kinds of anti- psychological is not as effective as St depressants because of problems, such as John’s Wort, especially in the risk of unwanted being bi-polar, being a tricyclic chemical reactions. depressed, anxious, antidepressant drug to There may be an and the like. It also treat short-term mild to experience of dizziness, helps in improving moderate level of fatigue, nausea, dry the sleeping habits of depression ("St. John's mouth, fatigue, and a person. Wort", 2012). sensitivity to light. Omega, a fatty acid Studies with the use of Those who use fish oil which is good for the test tubes revealed that are advised to take it in heart, is found in fish Omega 3 helped in not more than 3 grams oil. It strengthens the reducing enzyme activity in a day as when it cardiovascular which is responsible or exceeds, it could be a Fish oil health, being a destroying the cartilage. cause of bleeding and protection to prevent It also soothes cramps eventually, blood heart attack as well experienced when clotting. It can also as stroke from having a period, and lower the immunity of occurring. T also back and neck pains. the body and contains lowers blood mercury which has the pressure and capacity to be a cholesterol. Omega 3 poisonous substance. contains strong antiinflammatory effects which has the capacity to lessen the pain in the joints and tenderness in it as well. References Chang, L. (2007). Webmd. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com Fish oil (2012). 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