Posted by bulldog2 on November 3, 2009, at 11:23:58
In reply to Re: You Must Use Caution With St. Johns Wort, posted by linkadge on November 3, 2009, at 10:47:00
> If it was that unsafe, it would be pulled. Keep in mind, SJW is a very popular herb. Who knows what the exact incidence of side effects are.
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> The FDA pulled kava kava over comparitivly few reports of liver problems. If SJW was a real risk it would be pulled.
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> Many SJW products also warn of possible interactions with other medications. This is true for many drugs and herbs.
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> Grapefruit juice can significantly alter blood levels of many medications. You don't need a prescription for grapfruit juice.
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> I think the main issue is that anybody who is taking a prescription medicine should check with a doctor before taking a herb. Thats just common sense though that has been advised time and again.
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>Saw one study where cows were fed sjw in their feed. They developed developed cataracts over the period of one year and also horrible skin burns. The hypericin makes the skin very sun sensitive and can easily cause eye damage and skin damage.
You should google this as there should be lots of info out there.
This is beyond anecdotal at this point. I also developed severe cataracts the summer I used sjw. Don't think it was coincidental and it doesn't run in my family.
Not really looking to debate but trying to warn people so they don't experience what happened to me.
This is a little more serious than grapefruit juice. The fact that the fda hasn't gotten to it is not a reason to feel warm and fuzzy.
Buyer beware and consume and your own risk!
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