A valuable supplement for patients with gastro-intestinal problems, liver dysfunction and moderately raised cholesterol levels.
Each capsule contains:
ARTICHOKE LEAF EXTRACT 15:1
325.00 mg
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION Increases bile flow and protects intestinal mucosae. It generally protects the liver and improves liver function and in this manner lowers cholesterol. In clinical trials, artichoke leaf extract has been shown to lower cholesterol levels on average by 11,5% whilst triglycerides declined by 12,5%. (Townsend Letter for Doctors , May 2002, p97). Through enhanced bile flow it also promotes excretion of toxins. Another major benefit of artichoke has been the finding of its role in the dyspeptic syndrome (irritable stomach, nervous gastro-intestinal upsets, flatulence and irritable bowel syndrome ( Phytomed 1997, 4 : 369).
INDICATIONS Gastro-intestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, nervous upsets of the gut and stomach, stomach pain poor digestion , liver dysfunction and moderately raised cholesterol levels.
CONTRA INDICATIONS None.
WARNINGS Do not use in patients with gall stones or other bile duct obstructive diseases and use only under medical care during pregnancy and lactation. Always consult your health professional if you are seriously ill.
INTERACTIONS None known
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Insufficient reliable information; avoid using.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS OF USE Take two to three capsules in the morning and in the evening with meals.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS A transient increase in flatulence has been reported in a very small number of patients.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT None described.
ARTICHOKE LEAF EXTRACT 325mg x 90
R122.00
A valuable supplement for patients with gastro-intestinal problems, liver dysfunction and moderately raised cholesterol levels.
Description
A valuable supplement for patients with gastro-intestinal problems, liver dysfunction and moderately raised cholesterol levels.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Increases bile flow and protects intestinal mucosae. It generally protects the liver and improves liver function and in this manner lowers cholesterol. In clinical trials, artichoke leaf extract has been shown to lower cholesterol levels on average by 11,5% whilst triglycerides declined by 12,5%. (Townsend Letter for Doctors , May 2002, p97). Through enhanced bile flow it also promotes excretion of toxins. Another major benefit of artichoke has been the finding of its role in the dyspeptic syndrome (irritable stomach, nervous gastro-intestinal upsets, flatulence and irritable bowel syndrome ( Phytomed 1997, 4 : 369).
INDICATIONS
Gastro-intestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, nervous upsets of the gut and stomach, stomach pain poor digestion , liver dysfunction and moderately raised cholesterol levels.
CONTRA INDICATIONS
None.
WARNINGS
Do not use in patients with gall stones or other bile duct obstructive diseases and use only under medical care during pregnancy and lactation. Always consult your health professional if you are seriously ill.
INTERACTIONS
None known
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Insufficient reliable information; avoid using.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS OF USE
Take two to three capsules in the morning and in the evening with meals.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
A transient increase in flatulence has been reported in a very small number of patients.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT
None described.
PRESENTATION
Securitainer containing 90 capsules.
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