http://www.truirc.com/ Information on vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. en http://www.truirc.com/propolis-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/propolis-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Propolis Side EffectsPropolis is generally nontoxic, though allergic reactions have been reported. These reactions are typically limited to skin rashes; however, as with other bee products (e.g., pollen and royal jelly), more severe allergic reactions are possible. People who are allergic to bee pollen, honey, or conifer and poplar trees should not use propolis unless tested [...] http://www.truirc.com/hmb-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/hmb-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT HMB Side EffectsNo safety issues have been reported in the limited number of studies currently available. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with HMB. http://www.truirc.com/beta-carotene-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/beta-carotene-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Beta-Carotene Side EffectsBeta-carotene supplementation, even in very large amounts, is not known to cause any serious side effects, however, excessive intake (more than 100,000 IU, or 60 mg per day) sometimes gives the skin a yellow-orange hue. People taking beta-carotene for [...] http://www.truirc.com/beta-glucan-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/beta-glucan-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Beta-Glucan Side EffectsNo side effects have been reported. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with beta-glucan. http://www.truirc.com/beta-sitosterol-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/beta-sitosterol-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Beta-Sitosterol Side EffectsIngesting plant sterols interferes with beta-carotene and vitamin E absorption, resulting in lower blood levels of these nutrients. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with beta-sitosterol. http://www.truirc.com/betaine-(trimethylglycine)-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/betaine-(trimethylglycine)-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Betaine (Trimethylglycine) Side EffectsNo side effects with betaine at recommended levels have been noted. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with betaine. http://www.truirc.com/betaine-hydrochloride-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/betaine-hydrochloride-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Betaine Hydrochloride Side EffectsLarge amounts of betaine HCl can burn the lining of the stomach. If a burning sensation is experienced, betaine HCl should be immediately discontinued. People should not take more than 10 grains (650 mg) of betaine HCl without the recommendation of [...] http://www.truirc.com/flavonoids-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/flavonoids-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Flavonoids Side EffectsNo consistent side effects have been linked to the flavonoids except for catechin, which can occasionally cause fever, anemia from breakdown of red blood cells, and hives. These side effects subsided when treatment was discontinued. In 1980, quercetin was reported to induce cancer in animals. Most further research did not find this to be true, however. While [...] http://www.truirc.com/biotin-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/biotin-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Biotin Side EffectsExcess intake of biotin is excreted in the urine; no toxicity symptoms have been reported. Biotin works with some other B vitamins, such as folic acid, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and vitamin B12. However, no solid evidence indicates that people supplementing with biotin [...] http://www.truirc.com/evening-primrose-oil-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/evening-primrose-oil-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Evening Primrose Oil Side EffectsEPO has been reported to exacerbate symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy, which can sometimes be mistaken for schizophrenia. Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 [...] http://www.truirc.com/borage-oil-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/borage-oil-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Borage Oil Side EffectsBorageseeds contain small amounts of liver toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). However, testing has not demonstrated the presence of the alkaloid in the seed oil. Most commercially available borage seed oil is, therefore, likely to be PA-free and presents no risk of PA toxicity. Minor side effects from borage oil use can [...] http://www.truirc.com/boric-acid-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/boric-acid-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Boric Acid Side EffectsBoric acid suppositories should not be used during pregnancy. Boric acid is very toxic when taken internally and should also never be used on open wounds. When boric acid enters the body, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis, kidney damage, acute failure of the circulatory system, and even death. In [...] http://www.truirc.com/boron-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/boron-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Boron Side EffectsAccidental acute exposure to high levels of boron can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, convulsions, and other symptoms. Although chronic exposures can cause related problems, the small (usually 1–3 mg per day) amounts found in supplements have not been linked with toxicity in most reports. Nonetheless, in [...] http://www.truirc.com/cartilage-and-collagen-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/cartilage-and-collagen-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Cartilage and Collagen Side EffectsReports have suggested that some people should not use a cartilage supplement. This concern is based only on theory, not clinical evidence. This would include those people with cardiovascular disease, women who are planning to be or are pregnant, nursing mothers, anyone having or having had surgery within [...] http://www.truirc.com/bovine-colostrum-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/bovine-colostrum-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Bovine Colostrum Side EffectsNone are known. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with bovine colostrum. http://www.truirc.com/brewer’s-yeast-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/brewer’s-yeast-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Brewer’s Yeast Side EffectsSide effects have not been reported from the use of brewer’s yeast, although allergies to it exist in some people. It is not related to Candida albicans fungus, which causes yeast infection. Because it contains a highly biologically active form of chromium, supplementation with brewer’s yeast could potentially enhance [...] http://www.truirc.com/bromelain-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/bromelain-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Bromelain Side EffectsBromelain is generally safe and free of side effects when taken in moderate amounts. However, one preliminary report indicates increased heart rate with the use of bromelain. In addition, some people are allergic to bromelain. One woman reportedly developed a hives and [...] http://www.truirc.com/vitamin-d-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/vitamin-d-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Vitamin D Side EffectsPeople with hyperparathyroidism should not take vitamin D without consulting a physician. People with sarcoidosis should not supplement with vitamin D, unless a doctor has determined that their calcium levels are not elevated. Too much vitamin D taken for long periods of time may lead to headaches, weight loss, and kidney stones. Rarely, [...] http://www.truirc.com/calcium-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/calcium-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Calcium Side EffectsConstipation, bloating, and gas are sometimes reported with the use of calcium supplements. A very high intake of calcium from dairy products plus supplemental calcium carbonate was reported in the past to cause a condition called “milk alkali syndrome.” This toxicity is rarely reported today because [...] http://www.truirc.com/calcium-d-glucarate-side-effects.html http://www.truirc.com/calcium-d-glucarate-side-effects.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:54:10 GMT Calcium D-glucarate Side EffectsNo side effects have been reported with calcium D-glucarate. Although there are no known drug interactions, many drugs (especially hormones) are metabolized in the liver by binding to glucuronic acid. It is therefore possible that taking calcium D-glucarate could increase the [...]