Question 1

since eye lid lift surgery 2 yrs ago i have probs with dry eye syndrome. i use clinitas eye gel and take flaxseed oil caps. is sea buckthorn better?

Accepted Answer

No: try OTC artificial tears and lacrilube. It will work better.

Question 2

do sea buckthorn oil help gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Sea buckthorn oil is made from herbs and is all purpose. It claims to do many things, one of which is to help intestinal ailments.

Question 3

what are side effects or drawbacks of using sea buckthorn oil on face and neck?

Accepted Answer

I don't believe: there are any "side effects or drawbacks" from the use of this "essential" oil on your face and neck  HOWEVER I cannot find any scientifically based studies on the BENEFITS of such treatment!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

is it safe to take 3000 mg of sea buckthorn oil capsules a day? the instructions call for 2 capsules daily which equals 2000 mg. would i have an negative side effects if i were to take 3 pills a day?

Accepted Answer

Nobody really knows: Sea buckthorn or its oil is not a medication approved by the FDA, such extracts are probably not tested for interactions and side effects like real medicines are. That means nobody really knows what side effects there are. If a sea buckthorn oil user hears of some interaction or thinks she is getting side effects, she can call her primary care doctor by video to discuss the issue.

Question 5

hi will these pills called omega-7 sea buckthorn oil interfere or interact with the effectiveness of my birthc pills in anyway?? im on combination pills btw and ive been feeling dry also want to get rid of my hyperpig marks and heard these help

Accepted Answer

No the omega-7 sea b: no the omega -7 sea buckthorn oil should not interfere  or interact with your BCP.  
As far as helping get rid of your hyperpig marks I know of no evidence that this will help.

Question 6

do sea buckthorn oil capsules interfere with birth control pills in any way?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Sea Buckthorn is a natural product and studies studies comparing it's effects on most drugs are not available.  it may have some benefits in atopic dermatitis. It may slow blood clotting and may increase the chance of bruising or bleeding when taken with other medications that slow clotting such as aspirin or plavix. It should be discontinued prior to any surgery.

Question 7

is this safe to take
200 mcg chromium picolinate
500 mg raspberry ketones 
900 mg sea buckthorn seed oil
800 mg green coffee extract
probiotic pearls?

Accepted Answer

Low blood sugar?: All of those supplements might lower your blood sugar for various reasons. So if you feel weak or tired while taking them i suggest you stop. Do u have diabetes or prediabetes?

Question 8

what are the health benefits of using sea buckthorn for women?

Accepted Answer

Sea buckthorn: Sea buckthorn leaves and flowers are used for treating arthritis, gastrointestinal ulcers, gout, and skin rashes caused by infectious diseases such as measles. A tea containing sea buckthorn leaves is used as a source of vitamins, antioxidants, protein building blocks (amino acids), fatty acids and minerals; for improving blood pressure and lowering cholesterol; preventing and controlling blood ve.

Question 9

could sea buck thorn oil be applied on penile injury?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Your Q seems implying you sustained superficial penile injury, for which the most common effective care is keep the affected area as clean &amp; dry as possible, and using topical agent may be optional. Sea Bucckthorn oil has been used as a common non-proved remedy to promote skin rash. If you wish to use it, still keep the area as clean &amp; dry as possible. So, you use and see as advised.

Question 10

we were swimming in the sea and noticed black floating things , soon we realised that these were tarballs from oil leak. what are the health hazards ? what if someone swallowed one by mistake ?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely that any one would have swallowed an amount of tarballs that would have an effect on one's health.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

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A member asked:

Since eye lid lift surgery 2 yrs ago i have probs with dry eye syndrome. i use clinitas eye gel and take flaxseed oil caps. is sea buckthorn better?

A member asked:

Do sea buckthorn oil help gastritis?

A member asked:

What are side effects or drawbacks of using sea buckthorn oil on face and neck?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take 3000 mg of sea buckthorn oil capsules a day? the instructions call for 2 capsules daily which equals 2000 mg. would i have an negative side effects if i were to take 3 pills a day?

A member asked:

Hi will these pills called omega-7 sea buckthorn oil interfere or interact with the effectiveness of my birthc pills in anyway?? im on combination pills btw and ive been feeling dry also want to get rid of my hyperpig marks and heard these help

A member asked:

Do sea buckthorn oil capsules interfere with birth control pills in any way?

A member asked:

Is this safe to take 200 mcg chromium picolinate 500 mg raspberry ketones 900 mg sea buckthorn seed oil 800 mg green coffee extract probiotic pearls?

A member asked:

What are the health benefits of using sea buckthorn for women?

A member asked:

Could sea buck thorn oil be applied on penile injury?

A member asked:

We were swimming in the sea and noticed black floating things , soon we realised that these were tarballs from oil leak. what are the health hazards ? what if someone swallowed one by mistake ?

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