Posted by morganpmiller on June 21, 2009, at 0:29:51
In reply to Re: FDA Withdrawas Zicam Products Zinc loss taste smel, posted by yxibow on June 20, 2009, at 21:37:42
Evidently there may be more zinc in zicam than what is typically considered to be homeopathic. Also, if there are only micro amounts, nasal tissue is one area where it is more likely that these micro amounts will be absorbed and have an effect.
> It was an extreme warning the last I read, but maybe they completely yanked it.
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> I never understood "homeopathic remedies". I mean they contain micro amounts of what basically amounts to micro-poison.
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> Arsenic, Belladonna, etc.
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> This is opposed to "supplements", a few of which I think are useful to some people and have had real/small studies:
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> Melatonin (slight carefulness)
> Kava (liver warning, drowsiness warning)
> 5-HTP (sleep) (SS warning)
> L-Tryptophan (sleep) (SS warning)
> Sam-E (strong warning)
> St. Johns Wort (over advertised, a possibility)
> Niacin (warning)
> Fish/Flax/Walnut/Etc Omegas (cholesterol) GRAS, food product
> Oatbran/Oatmeal (cholesterol) GRAS, food product
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> I can't think of any that pop out else, but those do.
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> -- Jay
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