Chondroitin Sulfate |
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Basic Information
This substance is found in cartilages of most mammals.
Chemicals this supplement contains: Complex protein molecules
KNOWN EFFECTS
None proven
Miscellaneous information:
Available as capsules.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Lowers cholesterol levels.
Lowers triglyceride levels.
Prolongs clotting time.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have bleeding problems.
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take anti-coagulants.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin,
laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is
hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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