Uses Ephedra is a plant that contains a variety of ephedrine alkaloids, including ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Dietary supplements containing ephedra were marketed in USA as agents that may aid in wt reduction and energy enhancement. Ephedra may be used in…
Uses Purported immunostimulation and prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections. Adjuvant in the treatment of other bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the urinary and respiratory tract. Anti-inflammatory when used topically for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and herpes…
Uses Proposed uses DHEA with insufficient evidence: Vasodilation, anti-inflammatory, antiatherosclerotic, antiaging Physical performance: Increase muscle mass, strength, and energy SLE, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, Crohn disease, COPD Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, fibromyalgia Depression, schizophrenia, chronic fatigue, anorexia nervosa, sleep…
Uses Rx for liver disease (e.g., liver congestion, hepatitis, jaundice) Rx for gallbladder disease Rx for appendicitis Rx for fluid retention (diuretic) Rx for appetite stimulate Less commonly used for mastitis, heartburn, boils, fevers, heart failure, among other uses Dietary…
Uses Medical: Historically used to lower cholesterol and treat rare conditions of heart failure due to creatine deficiencies; it has proposed benefits to decrease myalgias and myositis with statins. Fitness: Increased usage of creatine over past decade to increase muscle…
Uses Many cranberry juice consumers are aware of a beneficial link between cranberry juice and the prevention of UTIs. High in polyphenol activity. Potentially beneficial for prevention of upper GI ulcers, reducing the risks of CV disease, and improving oral…
Uses Body building (ineffective) May aid in glycemic control of type II DM and gestational DM Hyperlipidemia Hypoglycemia (reactive) Obesity Perioperative Risks Risks minimal Chronic ingestion associated in one case with thrombocytopenia, hepatic dysfunction, renal dysfunction You’re Reading a Preview…
Uses CS has been recommended for use as a nutritional supplement to reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. CS has been shown to have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on articular tissue; it modulates the anabolic/catabolic balance of…
Uses Sustained-release drug carrier (chitosan glutamate) Transdermal drug delivery Weight-loss agent (poor) Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides and increases HDL total cholesterol ratio Cleaning petrochemical spills Water purification agent Hydrogel-based chitosan bandages for hemostasis and antibacterial properties Risk None known You’re…
Uses Treatment of primary carnitine deficiency and deficiency secondary to complications of several inborn errors of metabolism, such as organic acidemia and fatty acid oxidation defects in children and adults, and acquired medical or iatrogenic conditions such as valproate and…