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Ginsing

Helene
07/09/09
Helene
Topics:High Blood Pressure

I would like to know can you take ginsing if you have high blood pressure as my Doctor and Pharmacist have advised me no to as it highers your bood pressure.

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Lisa Nelson
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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Hi Helene,

 

There are different types of ginseng and some, such as ginsenoside Rg1 acts as a stimulant and raises blood pressure.  I recommend following your doctor and pharmacists advice and not using the supplement if you have high blood pressure.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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Helene
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 05:26 PM

Dear Lisa,

Thank you for your advice.

Helene

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Lisa Nelson
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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Helene,

 

I meant to give you a link to some info.  Here it is:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/408/20636_2.html

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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