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Saint John's Wort
Colorado Nutrition
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Reports
that at least one out of every 20 Americans are diagnosed as depressed each year
with many of them relying on prescribed anti-depressants, but many new studies
show the herb St. John's Wort as just as effective, and with fewer side effects.
In the August 1996 issue of the British Medical Journal contains an analysis of
approximately 25 studies that suggest that St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
is just as helpful as commonly used drugs, without side effects such as
headaches or vomiting.
Colorado Nutrition only uses the finest Saint John's Wort Extract imported from Europe.
European standardized extracts have been known for their rigid quality
standards. All of CN products are manufactured in a GMP / CGMP Certified
laboratory which gives their products the edge when comparing quality.
Uses: Used in all pulmonary complaints, bladder
troubles, in suppression of urine, dysentery, worms, diarrhoea, hysteria and
nervous depression, haemoptysis and other haemorrhages and jaundice.
RESEARCH & STUDIES:
Research Recently known in the United States, but researchers in
Europe have been studying St. John's Wort for decades. It is common for
doctors in Germany to prescribe it for depression with insurance companies
paying for it. It is available in many pharmacies herb shops in Europe and the
United States in liquid, capsule and dried form.
DOSES & DIRECTIONS:
As a dietary supplement take 2 capsules with food and water. Take
consistently each day for best results.
St. John's Wort Precautions
Persons with fair skin may want to avoid exposure to sunlight and other
sources of ultraviolet light when taking St. John's Wort due to
photosensitivity, avoid foods that contain tyramine, alcoholic beverages,
and medications such as tyrosine, narcotics, amphetamines, and
over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. St. John's Wort should not be taken
while also taking prescription antidepressants or during pregnancy or
lactation.
Active ingredient hypericin has been shown to
exhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibiting activity, acting as a natural
antidepressant. Do not take with other MAO inhibiting drugs or supplements
that advise against combining with MAO inhibitors.
If you have high blood pressure consult your doctor
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