I'm not against or for any of these. I just found it and thought it might be interesting to some. Nine Supplements to Avoid While all supplements should be used carefully, some should not be used at all. Here are nine supplements you shouldn't take. Arnica Arnica Montana Claim: Relieves aches; an anti-inflammatory and immune enhancer Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Can cause miscarriages, allergic reactions, paralysis, heart palpitations, death Aconite Aconitum napellus Claim: Eases joint inflammation, gout, RA Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Is a fast-acting poison that affects the heart Adrenal, spleen, thymus extracts Claim: Helps fatigue, and relives stress and inflammation Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Derived from animal organs. FDA warns organs could possibly be contaminated. Autumn crocus Colchicum autumnale Claim: Lessens gout attacks and eases general arthritis Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Is a potential poison. Taken only as a prescription drug (colchicine) under a doctor’s supervision. 5-HTP 5-hydroxytrytophan Claim: Helps fibromyalgia, sleep disorders and depression Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Associated with esosinophilia myalgia, a serious illness that causes severe rashes, acute pain and other symptoms. GBL Gamma-butyrolactone Claim: Helps fibromyalgia, sleep problems, depression, claims to “improve sexual and athletic performance and health” Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Has been linked to death, coma and seizures. L-tryptophan Claim: Eases sleep disorders and depression Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Is illegal in the United States. Associated with esosinophilia myalgia, a serious illness that causes severe rashes, acute pain and other symptoms. Chaparral Claim: Reduces inflammation Why it’s among supplements to avoid: May cause hepatitis and kidney and liver damage. Kombucha tea Claim: Helps “rheumatism” and eases pain Why it’s among supplements to avoid: Has a high risk of contamination with anthrax and other bacteria. http://www.arthritistoday.org/treatments/supplement-guide/
supplements-to-avoid.php Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences.
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