Psyllium Husks Side Effects

Your body needs fiber and psyllium is one of the most common forms of soluble fiber. Specifically, you should be getting about 35 grams of fiber per day, but that doesn't mean you won't experience side effects. When you increase your fiber intake rapidly, you may experience some side effects. You may feel:

• Some minor bloating
• Gas
• Loose stools
• Abdominal discomfort

To prevent these side effects, introduce psyllium fiber slowly to your body. You don't want to take the full dosage on the first day. Gradually increase when you feel ready. After a week or two, you should be able to take the full dose. Also, to decrease side effects, drink a lot of water.

You should drink plenty of water with your psyllium husks. You should be getting 8 glasses of water per day. Take at least a glass of water with each dose of psyllium capsules. If you are mixing psyllium powder in water, you should use a whole glass and possibly drink extra water afterwards.

You can never have enough water when you are taking fiber. It will increase the effectiveness of the fiber supplement and also it will help to get rid of any side effects.

Those with diabetes are urged to monitor their blood sugar while taking psyllium since it may cause changes. If you take prescription medications, take them a few hours before taking psyllium. This is because psyllium can actually decrease the absorption of medicines.

For those who are pregnant and nursing, psyllium is said to be perfectly safe and fine.

If you start to feel symptoms of an allergic reaction and you believe psyllium is causing it, discontinue taking the psyllium supplement until you find out what the cause is. Typical allergy symptoms include rashes, swelling, itchy eyes, etc.

Alfalfa Side Effects

Alfalfa may have side effects, interactions, and warnings that you should be aware of before taking it as a supplement daily. Always check out the known side effects of any herbal remedy before you make a decision.

The seeds of alfalfa contain stachydrine and homostachydrine. This can lead to a miscarriage if you are pregnant. Most of the alfalfa herbal supplements do not contain that, but if you want to be on the safe side and avoid it, that would be fine.

Other people who might have a problem with alfalfa seeds are people with lupus and auto immune diseases. Again, if you get alfalfa leaf capsules, there shouldn't be any seeds included, so you would be fine.

If you tend to burn in the sun, alfalfa may make it worse for you. Alfalfa makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to use extra protection when you know you will be in direct sunlight for any amount of time.

If you will be getting any organ transplants, avoid the use of alfalfa. Do not eat alfalfa seeds if you have breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, uterine cancer, and uterine fibroids. If you have diabetes, as always, monitor blood sugar when you take alfalfa.

Soy Lecithin Side Effects

Soy lecithin may have some side effects that you should know about before adding a supplement to your current regimen. Yes, lecithin is in many of our foods, but when you take an added supplement, you are getting much more of it, so you may experience some side effects.

The side effects from soy mostly come from chemicals sprayed on the crops. This means you will definitely feel some discomfort if you get a hold of some contaminated soy lecithin supplements. Make sure you are buying from a company that is known for good quality. I choose Swanson Vitamins because I have never had a problem with quality or service when it comes to them.

Now on to the side effects you may experience from soy lecithin that does not meet standards:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fainting
• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure

If you experience any of these, it is likely that the company that is selling you the soy lecithin is not up to standards. Don't purchase from them again. You will be much better off if you just find a good company to start with so that you won't deal with these side effects.

Many people tend to be allergic to soy lecithin. If you tend to be allergic to soy products, do not begin taking a soy lecithin supplement. If you experience any symptoms of allergy, discontinue use.

Fish Oil Side Effects

Fish oil is a great supplement, but you may want to be aware of any side effects which could occur. There are no real serious side effects of fish oil, but there are still some things you should keep in mind and consider.

You should be aware of the possibility of mercury being in the fish oil supplement. This is not likely because health companies purify these supplements to avoid law suits, but it is still a possibility. Bigger fish are known to have more contaminants. You can greatly decrease your chances of getting a supplement with mercury in it if you choose to take Krill oil. Krill is a smaller fish with less of a chance to be contaminated.

This is not to steer you away from taking fish oil, because like I stated, companies spend a lot of time making sure their supplements are cleaned, purified, and tested. My personal preference would be Swanson Vitamins, but you can choose any company that makes you feel safe.

If you are pregnant or nursing, ask your doctor first. It is said to be safe for pregnant and nursing women when you take 3 grams or less per day.

Some people complain about having a "fish burp" after taking fish oil. Not all fish oil supplements make you burp up a fishy taste, but some definitely do. Some also cause bad breath. It is said that you are less likely to have the fishy taste if you take krill oil.

Taking more than 3 grams of fish oil per day is not safe. You may experience some bad side effects. Do not take more than the recommended dosage of fish oil.

If you don't take fish oil with a meal, you are more likely to experience some bad side effects. You may feel:

• nausea
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• nosebleeds
• rash

These are not common, but possible when you take fish oil without food.

Do not take a fish oil supplement if:

• You are allergic to fish
• Have liver disease
• Familial adenomatous polyposis

Fish oil is generally safe for most people especially when bought from a good and reputable company. It has many health benefits including weight loss and fat burning.

Flaxseed Oil Side Effects

Flaxseed oil is a great supplement for weight loss, but you should know about the possible side effects and warnings associated with flaxseed oil. It's considered safe for most people if you take it in the proper dosage.

Always check your supplement bottle. For example, if the bottle says you can take one capsule, one to two times daily, it may be best to start out with one capsule daily and work your way up to two.

If you take too much flaxseed oil, you may experience:

• diarrhea
• nausea

It is possible to be allergic to flaxseed oil. If you have never taken flaxseed before, keep on the look out for possible signs of an allergy such as rashes and swelling.

If you are pregnant or nursing, it is advised for you to not take flaxseed oil because not enough information is known about flaxseed oil and pregnancy. Be on the safe side and wait to take it.

Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid. Alpha-linolenic has been known to aggravate prostate cancer, but not the kind found in flaxseed oil. Only the alpha-linolenic acid found in animal products are harmful for those with prostate cancer.

If you have a bleeding disorder or if you are having surgery soon, it is best to not take flaxseed oil.

Coconut Oil Side Effects

There is mixed information out there about coconut oil. Coconut oil is really good for you. If you aren't sure, read this article about a doctor who uses coconut oil to get his patients to come out of comas. It only takes him 30 minutes to 12 hours usually.

There are claims that coconut oil actually causes weight gain. That's a lie. The saturated fat in coconut oil is actually MCTs, which we don't get enough of in our diet. The Islanders of Trobriand almost only eat coconut and coconut oil. A whopping 80% of their calories come from coconuts. There are low levels of heart disease, stroke, and obesity.

Most people who use recommended doses of coconut oil will not see any side effects. You have to work your way up. If you start off using too much coconut oil, you may experience:

• upset stomach
• nausea
• vomiting

Start out small and then increase if you feel like you need to. Coconut oil is safe to use if you are pregnant and nursing as long as you don't use too much as I have explained.

Papaya Side Effects

Before you begin taking a papaya supplement for health, you may want to evaluate the side effects of papaya. It's always important to find out side effects and warnings of herbal and fruit supplements.

Papaya, when taken in the proper dosage, will most likely be safe for anyone. It's generally safe to take papaya enzyme as long as you are taking the right amount. If you are unsure, read the label of the product you buy and find out how much you should take daily.

Papaya has not been studied with pregnant and nursing women. There is evidence that papaya may contribute to miscarriages. If you are pregnant or nursing, please avoid taking papaya as a supplement.

Papaya has been known to cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. If you start to feel symptoms of an allergy such as itching, rashes, and swelling, discontinue use of your papaya supplement.

If you plan to actually eat the papaya fruit, do not eat unripe papaya. If you eat a papaya that isn't ripe, you may experience stomach pains and inflammation.

If you consume too much papaya, it may have a laxative effect on your body. Only consume the recommended dosage to avoid any adverse effects.

Papaya seeds in large doses are harmful. Avoid eating too many papaya seeds as this may cause cardiac depression, paralysis and narrowed blood vessels.

Papaya is safe when taken in it's ripe form and taken in the right doses. You won't have a problem with this if you buy a papaya supplement and take only as much as the label tells you to. Most likely, you will not experience any adverse effects if you do just that.

Milk Thistle Side Effects

As with any herbal supplement, you will need to know about all of the side effects and warnings prior to adding the supplement to your daily diet. Before adding milk thistle, you should assess the side effects of taking this herb.

Milk thistle has few side effects. Most people will not deal with any side effects when taking milk thistle if it's taken correctly. If your body reacts negatively with milk thistle, you may experience:

• vomiting
• diarrhea
• bloating
• upset stomach

There is only a small chance that these side effects will occur. Most people can take milk thistle and be just fine. If you experience any of the side effects mentioned and it's unbearable, just discontinue use. Milk thistle is safe to use for most people.

Those who are pregnant and nursing should not take milk thistle.

There are some who may have an allergy to milk thistle. If you are allergic to ragweed, you will be allergic to milk thistle. You should avoid taking milk thistle if you experience any allergy symptoms which include a rash, swelling, and other allergy symptoms.

Women who have breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer should avoid milk thistle. If you have endometriosis, you should also avoid milk thistle.

Milk thistle is generally safe for most people, but be aware of the warnings and make sure you are not allergic.

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Mangosteen Side Effects

You may have read the post about mangosteen weight loss benefits and you are eager to try it, but you should know that there could be side effects of mangosteen. You should always find out the warnings and side effects of anything you want to add to your daily routine.

Mangosteen may cause a rash if you take too high of a dose to begin with. If you develop a rash, lower the dose of mangosteen and see if it goes away. Usually, it will. If you develop symptoms of an allergy, then you may be allergic and you should discontinue use of the mangosteen supplement.

There are no known side effects of mangosteen except for maybe a rash when you take too much. Different people will react in different ways. Watch your body carefully and if anything alarming occurs, discontinue use. Mangosteen is generally a safe fruit supplement and most people won't have a problem with it.

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Grapefruit Peel Side Effects

Before taking any supplement, you should be aware of any side effects or warnings. Grapefruit peel does not have any known side effects. It seems to be fine unless you are allergic. If you begin to experience symptoms of an allergy which include water eyes, rashes, and trouble breathing, etc. please do not use grapefruit peel.

Also, if you take any prescription medications, you should consult your doctor before adding any supplement. Grapefruit peel could interact with your medicine.

There haven't been enough studies done on grapefruit peel for pregnant and nursing women. Be on the safe side and leave it out of your routine until you are finished nursing. There are no other known warnings about grapefruit peel. This does not mean you won't experience side effects. You never know how something will react with you until you begin taking it. Grapefruit peel is generally safe and does no harm to the body.

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Side Effects of Cocoa

Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. This statement is true for most things. Cocoa is no exception here. There may be some side effects of taking a cocoa supplement that you should know about. Cocoa does contain caffeine.

If you are used to a lot of caffeine (most Americans are), you can expect minimal difficulties here. You most likely won't even feel the caffeine except for an increase in energy. Those who are caffeine sensitive should watch out though.

If you take a lot of cocoa, you may experience:

• Faster heart rate
• Increase in urination
• Difficulty sleeping
• Nervousness
• Constipation
• Upset stomach
• Headaches

If you are allergic to cocoa, do not take a cocoa supplement. If you see symptoms of an allergic reaction, discontinue use. If you are pregnant or nursing, normal daily amounts are okay but taking a cocoa supplement is not advised. Doses above 200 mg of caffeine during pregnancy are bad for your baby.

If you have acid reflux, you may not want to take a cocoa supplement because it could worsen your condition. Those who are known to have anxiety may not react well to the extra caffeine. If you have heart conditions that require your intake of caffeine to be low, do not take a cocoa supplement. If you are having surgery soon, do not take cocoa supplements.

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Green Tea Side Effects

There may be some side effects of green tea that you should know about. You should always read about the risks before adding anything different to your daily routine. If you are taking regular amounts of green tea (no more than 5 cups a day or maximum amount of capsules), there will only be side effects for those who are caffeine sensitive.

If you take too much green tea, you may experience the following side effects:

• Sleeplessness
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Vomiting
• Irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Confusion

Do not take more than the recommended dosage of green tea.

If you are pregnant, only take about 2 cups a day or 200 mg capsules. If you want to stay on the safe side, just leave it out of your routine until you are finished with pregnancy and nursing.

If you are anemic, green tea may worsen your condition. If you tend to have anxiety, green tea might aggravate that also.

If you have some sort of bleeding disorder, do not take green tea. If you have weak bones, do not take green tea. If you have liver disease, do not take green tea. If you have a heart condition, be careful with caffeine consumption. If your body is used to caffeine, you will most likely be just fine.

I think these side effects are being a little liberal. I take green tea every single day. For those who are used to tea and soda, you will have no problem with green tea. Most of these claims are because of the caffeine, but if you have a high caffeine tolerance, there will be no issue.

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Grape Seed Side Effects

Herbs react differently with different people of course, but usually there are a few common side effects that commonly show up. With grape seed, there are no common side effects. Of course, you may be the exception so if you start to feel anything uncomfortable, discontinue use. I highly doubt you will have to do that though.

Also, anyone can be allergic to anything. If you have symptoms of an allergy to grape seed, you should stop taking it. Some common symptoms of an allergic reaction may be rashes, itching, and shortness of breath.

All in all, grape seed is one of those herbs where you experience a wide range of health benefits and for the most part, no side effects at all unless you abuse it or are allergic to it.

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Bitter Orange Side Effects

Now on to the side effects of bitter orange. There has been a lot of controversy about this herbal remedy, because it speeds up the heart and this may cause issues for some people with poor health. But just how many prescription drugs have caused serious medical conditions and even death but still have not been pulled off the market? I could name a few right now.

Ridiculous. Risks are risks and you take one anytime you take an herb because you may be allergic for all you know. Herbs are BY FAR safer than prescription drugs any day.

Now, certain herbs do cause some issues with people who have certain condition. Also herbs react differently from person to person. One person may feel good effects, one may be allergic, one may feel nothing, etc. BUT when claims are made than an herb can heal certain conditions, it is backed up with research on many different people.

Bitter orange is no different than another herb when it comes to assessing health risks involved in taking it. You take too much, you'll have a problem. You take it under certain conditions, you'll have a problem.

Don't take bitter orange with other stimulants. Caffeine is a stimulant. Nicotine is a stimulant. If you choose bitter orange, be faithful to it and do not take it along side other stimulants. This will cause too much stimulation in your body and may result in stroke, fainting, high blood pressure, and heart attack.

Some people who are sensitive to caffeine or other stimulants may have an issue with headaches if they take bitter orange. If your body is not used to stimulants, you may want to ease into it or take smaller doses at first.

Protect your skin when you go out in the sun. Bitter orange may cause you to burn more easily. Use protection against UVA/UVB rays.

There haven't been enough studies about bitter orange and pregnancy or breast feeding (go figure), so stay on the safe side and do not consume bitter orange while pregnant or nursing.

If you have high blood pressure, you should not take bitter orange. This is because bitter orange increases heart rate while it burns extra calories. This causes an increased risk in individuals who already have high blood pressure.

You should not take bitter orange if you have glaucoma. If you have a surgery in the near future, do not take bitter orange. If you have heart disease or irregular heart beat on occasion, do not take bitter orange.

As you can see, most healthy people will be just fine taking bitter orange as long as they are not allergic and as long as they do not take it combined with other stimulants.

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Cinnamon Side Effects

If you are thinking of adding a cinnamon supplement, you may want to assess the risks of side effects first. If you know that you have an ulcer, you should not take large doses of cinnamon. Cinnamon could aggravate the lining of your stomach if you have an ulcer.

Pregnant and nursing women are encouraged to not take a cinnamon supplement. If you take Tylenol or any other blood thinning medication, you should not take cinnamon because it will cause uncontrollable bleeding if you have an accident.

If there is a sore or ulcer in your mouth, then you may feel some pain if you take cinnamon. You will be fine if you take cinnamon capsules though. Cinnamon may speed up the heart. This is because cinnamon improves circulation of blood and creates heat in the body.

Never ingest essential oil of cinnamon. Only ingest cinnamon that is made to go inside your body. You can find cinnamon in capsule form or powder for sprinkling over desserts.

If you have kidney disease or a kidney illness, you should not take cinnamon because it may cause kidney failure. Anyone can be allergic to cinnamon, so if you develop symptoms of an allergy such as itching, watery eyes, rashes, etc. seek medical attention.

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Chickweed Side Effects

Just like any other herb, chickweed may have side effects that you should be aware of. The only known side effects of chickweed occur when people take too much of the herb. Now, I'm not sure why someone would purposefully overdose on an herb, but there have been cases. Here are some things that will happen to you if you take more than the recommended dosage:

• diarrhea and vomiting
• nitrate poisoning

Symptoms of nitrate poisoning include:

• blue fingers and lips
• weakness
• dizziness
• fainting
• headache

Chickweed is a safe herb when you take the recommended dosage. Do not abuse this herb or you will most likely suffer some consequences.

If you tend to be allergic to daisies, you may have an allergy to chickweed. If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek help.

If you are pregnant or nursing, always consult your physician before adding herbal remedies to your daily routine. There have not been enough studies conducted to know if this herb is safe for women who are pregnant and nursing.

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Cayenne Side Effects

There may be some side effects to taking cayenne pepper. You should be aware of these if you want to begin taking cayenne. Here are some side effects that you may experience:

• Slight burning during bowel movement if taking liquid cayenne (will subside in time)
• Flushing and blushing (temporary)

There have been rare cases of people who have started out taking strong doses of cayenne and went their body went into shock. Make sure that you are careful with this herb and start out small. You should start out with 30,000 SHU of cayenne pepper and move up when only if you need to.

There have been reports of people being allergic to cayenne. You won't know if you are allergic without taking the herb, but there are indications that certain people may be more prone to a cayenne allergy. People who are allergic to the following things may be allergic to cayenne:

• Kiwi
• Avocado
• Chestnuts
• Latex
• Bananas

This information comes from studies done at the University of Maryland.

Pregnant and nursing women should avoid adding this supplement to their daily routine. If there is a small amount of cayenne spice in their food, that is okay, but they should stay away from taking cayenne supplements.

Those taking prescription drugs should consult with a doctor before adding cayenne to their daily diet.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects

There are some side effects and warnings when using apple cider vinegar in large doses. You must be aware of these before adding this supplement to your daily routine. If you take 8 ounces of apple cider vinegar every day over an extended amount of time, it may lead to a potassium deficiency.

It is not likely that you will consume this much apple cider vinegar and it's also unlikely that you will take it for that long. One person reported taking 250 mL of apple cider vinegar every day for six years. He/She ended up with a potassium deficiency and weak bones.

Monitor your intake of apple cider vinegar and never exceed the daily recommended dose. If you are worried about having a potassium deficiency, take a multivitamin.

Those with diabetes need to be careful if they choose to take apple cider vinegar. It may lower your blood sugar.

If you are taking apple cider vinegar in liquid form, it may weaken your enamel over an extended period of time. This is because of the acid. If you are worried about this, use a mouth wash that protects enamel all day or take apple cider vinegar in tablet form.

To recap, apple cider vinegar is great when you take the correct amount.