A 47-year-old member asked:
is it okay for hypertensive people to take a hyaluronic acid supplement?
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Dr. John Walkeranswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Probably, maybe not: There are varying reports. You may want to check with the manufacturer. There are dozens, maybe hundred, of compounds that could potentially raise one person's blood pressure, but don't take something which has questionable advantages to health anyway.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What are barley supplements? Why not just eat barley?
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Dr. William Cromwellanswered
Clinical Lipidology 34 years experience
Good Question: These supplements are concentrated barley extract. The fiber in barley might lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Barley may also reduce blood sugar and Insulin levels. Barley seems to slow stomach emptying. This could help keep blood sugar stable and create a sensation of being full, which might help to control appetite. The gluten in barley can make celiac disease or gluten sensitivity worse.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What are guar gum supplements used for?
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Dr. Thomas Davisanswered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Guar gum: Must be used with caution.. Used for a laxative, treating diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, diabetes, cholesterol reduction and hardening of the arteries(atherosclerosis) must drink lots of water with them.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What are the vanadium supplements?
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Dr. Su Fairchildanswered
Integrative Medicine 24 years experience
Trace: Vanadium is a trace element. Some people use it in very small amounts for osteoporosis in addition to other main supplements.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are thyme supplements vs dried thyme?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Thyme: Dried thyme can be used as a spice, to flavor foods. Used in larger quantities for medicinal purposes, it can be a supplement -- you would not be able to tolerate this amount in your spaghetti sauce! it can also be given as thyme oil, tea, or extract. The supplements may have some use for cough & uri, and used as a mouthwash. Don't use if you're sensitive to mint family -- thyme is a member.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What can I do to treat the nausea caused by supplements?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Slow down: Most people take way too many supplements. Consider whether or not you really need to take them. Try splitting the dose and make sure to take plenty of water.
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