Philippines
A 42-year-old female asked:
Taking food suplement placenta white .how safe it is when you have hypertension and thyroidism?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Elaine Melamudanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 26 years experience
Unknown: Placenta food supplements are not studied or approved by the fda. We have no idea how it would affect your hypertension or your thyroid. Be safe and staybaway from it. Da.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
Placental white: This compound derives from horse placenta and contains a variety of herbs; it seems safe in context of hypertension and thyroid disease, although not studied to be completely sure.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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