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Hi doctors, are there any essential oils to avoid for adults with g6pd? if so, the reasons for the avoidance? thanks a lot! yvonne
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Peppermint: oil has been implicated in a case of severe jaundice in BABIES with G6PD! Hope this information is useful! Dr Z
Answered 4/25/2016
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Omega-6: Any omega-6 oils, especially those containing significant amounts of linoleic acid, can potentially increase the risk of oxidative stress and worsen the disease state
Answered 4/23/2016
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