- Ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant-rich herb used to enhance brain health and treat a variety of conditions.
- Ginkgo contains numerous flavonoids, compounds which proponents suggest can protect against aging-related issues such as dementia by improving blood flow to the brain, among other benefits.
- Ginkgo biloba is said to aid in the treatment or prevention of the following health problems:
- Age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, Anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Insulin resistance, Multiple sclerosis, Peripheral artery disease, Sexual dysfunction in women, Tinnitus.
- Palpitations
- Bleeding disorder
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Hypersensitivity
- Patients with blood circulation disorders or individuals on anticoagulants, such as aspirin, are at risk of experiencing undesirable effects after taking ginkgo.
- Those taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) as antidepressants should not take ginkgo as it inhibits monoamine oxidase, reducing the effectiveness of the medications.
- Combining the two may also increase the risk of a potentially fatal condition known as serotonin syndrome.
- Gingko can also exaggerate both the good and bad effects of another type of antidepressant, known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Ginkgo leaves contain long-chain alkylphenols, which are highly allergenic. People who are allergic to poison ivy and other plants with alkylphenols should completely avoid taking ginkgo.
- Eating raw or roasted ginkgo seeds can be poisonous and may lead to serious sideeffects.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage. Hence, it is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, and many other conditions.
Used to treat prostate cancer, leukoplakia, asthma and heart disease.
Discoloration of the skin - Lycopenemia
- Avoid if pregnant
- It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using lycopene supplements at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Those taking medication for low blood pressure should not take lycopene.
DHA is used as a supplement for premature babies and as an ingredient in baby formula during the first year of life to promote better mental development. It is also used in infant formula to prevent lung diseases, allergic diseases such as eczema or hay fever, and diarrhea.
In some cases, DHA is used in combination with arachidonic acid.
DHA is also taken by mouth alone or along with EPA to improve mental function in healthy people or those with mental impairment.
It is also used to improve mental function in people with dementia or age-related mental decline.
It is also taken by mouth for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, aggressive behavior, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and to prevent relapse in schizophrenic patients who stop taking antipsychotic medication.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) belongs to the class of medications called as nutritional supplements. DHA plays a vital role in the brain development. DHA decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels, inhibits platelet aggregation and oxidation of LDL, decreases the synthesis of inflammatory markers such as prostaglandins. Overall, DHA plays a vital role in reducing the heart and circulatory disease risks.
Major & minor side effects for Docosahexaenoic acid
- Bad breath
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Allergy
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any allergic symptoms.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to DHA or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if having problem with aspirin-sensitivity and hypertension.
Do not take if allergic to fish products.
Eicosapentaenoic acid is used in combination with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in fish oil preparations for a variety of conditions, including preventing and reversing heart disease, and decreasing irregular heartbeats; as well as asthma, cancer, menstrual problems, hot flashes, hay fever, lung diseases, lupus, and kidney disease caused by an immune reaction.
The combination is also used for migraine headache prevention in adolescents, skin infections, Behçet's syndrome, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, psoriasis, Raynaud's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Eicosapentaenoic acid is long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which compete with arachidonic acid for inclusion in cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways.
It's actions include hypolipidaemic action (especially a reduction in plasma triglycerides) by reducing very-low-density lipoproteins; anti-inflammatory action, attributed to effects on leukotriene synthesis; and antiplatelet effect, attributed to effects on prostanoid synthesis, which promote vasodilatation, reduction in platelet aggregation, increased bleeding time and decreased platelet counts.
- Nausea
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Burping
- Vomiting
- Joint,back and muscle pain
- Diarrhea
- Nosebleed
When used in amounts greater than 3 grams per day, eicosapentaenoic acid can thin the blood and increase the risk for bleeding.
If you are sensitive to aspirin, eicosapentaenoic acid might affect your breathing.
Eicosapentaenoic acid might lower blood pressure.