Showing posts with label dandelion root. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dandelion root. Show all posts

Friday, July 22, 2011

Dandelion Side Effects

Dandelion is a great herb for liver health and metabolism of fat. There are some side effects of dandelion that you should know before taking this supplement. Most people will not have a problem with taking dandelion, but some people may encounter some adverse effects.

If you have a gall stone, dandelion may cause issues with your condition because it increases the flow of bile. You may want to stay away from this herb or consult a professional before you decide to take a dandelion supplement.

Dandelion may cause a little bit of upset stomach in some individuals. This is not very common. Some people reported having a sore mouth after having contact with dandelion root. This is also not very common.

If you are pregnant or nursing, you should not take dandelion because there have not been enough studies on pregnancy and dandelion.

If you have a ragweed allergy, you may have a reaction to dandelion. Also, if you have an allergy to plants related to ragweed such as daisies and marigolds, you may have an allergic reaction. You should not take a dandelion supplement.

Dandelion is a fairly safe herb for most individuals and gives some great health benefits. It supports healthy function of the liver and helps to metabolize fats in the body.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dandelion Weight Loss

Dandelion can actually help you lose weight. It's a cute yellow flower that is considered a weed. That is because it inhibits the growth of other plants around it. Taking a dandelion supplement can help you with weight loss. Here are the ways dandelion can help you when it comes to losing weight:
  • Gets rid of bloating
  • Improves liver function
  • Metabolizes fats
  • Detoxifies
  • Improves digestion
Dandelion is great for getting rid of bloating and water weight gain. That alone can help you lose a quick 10 lbs of water weight. Most people have about 15 extra lbs of water in their body. This can make you look puffy. It can make it hard to fit into those smaller jeans.

Dandelion increases the production of bile. It also helps the liver function more efficiently. This directly increases fat metabolism in the body. Your metabolism will be higher and your body will be able to break down fats more efficiently.

There are bacteria in our intestines which cause us to have problems with weight loss. They cause us to be hungry and also to store fat. Dandelion can detoxify your intestines and get rid of those bacteria that are harmful to your weight loss efforts.

Dandelion can help with digestion. It helps food to pass through your body more quickly. This will help you to lose weight also.

You can find dandelion rather cheap. At swanson vitamins they have a bottle of dandelion for $1.89 and a bottle of a dandelion combo for $5. The combo also contains milk thistle and yellow dock which are two other great weight loss supporting herbs.