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AMALAKI

HARITAKI

AMALAKI

Amalaki (Embilica officinalis) is a potent rejuvenative that nourishes the tissues and gently removes toxins. Amalaki's cooling action removes excess pita from the GI tract, supporting a healthy stomach lining and the proper function of digestive acids. It also cleanses the colon, eliminating excess toxins and heat while supporting healthy bowel movements. Amalaki is a highly concentrated source of antioxidants and is deeply nourishing to the body tissues. It promotes healthy eyes, bones, blood, teeth, hair and nails, while supporting the proper function of the liver, spleen, pancreas, heart and lungs.*

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BRAHAMI

HARITAKI

AMALAKI

Brahmi (Centella asiatica) Those familiar with "the doctrine of signatures" may not find it surprising that a plant with a leaf that resembles a cerebellum, would have a special affinity for the brain. Brahmi is a renowned mental rejuvenative traditionally used to promote the intellect, enhance mental performance and support proper function of the nervous system. Brahmi is said to improve concentration, memory and alertness. It is a natural blood purifier and helps support clear, healthy skin. A truly amazing herb that lives up to its name

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HARITAKI

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Supports the body's natural cleansing process, gently removes accumulated natural toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. As a rejuvenative, it strengthens and nourishes the tissues and supports the proper function of the colon, lungs, liver and spleen. It maintains regular elimination, helps promote healthy body mass, and supports comfortable and complete digestion. Haritaki is highly revered in India, as it is believed to increase energy, intelligence and awareness.*

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TURMERIC

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) This common Indian kitchen spice has a broad range of beneficial properties. It bolsters the immune system, purifies the blood and promotes clear, healthy skin. Turmeric strengthens digestion and eliminates toxins from the GI tract. It supports proper function of the pancreas, promotes healthy blood glucose levels . Turmeric soothes and nourishes the joint tissue and promotes comfortable movement. An excellent herb for those with imbalances, turmeric supports proper function of the heart and helps clear the channels of the physical and subtle bodies.*

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TULSI

TURMERIC

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is one of the most sacred plants in India. It removes excess kapha from the lungs and upper respiratory tract promoting clear, comfortable breathing. Tulsi promotes healthy circulation and supports proper function of the heart. It strengthens digestion and supports proper weight management. Tulsi bolsters the immune system and is useful for maintaining a normal body temperature. Highly sattvic in nature, it heightens awareness and promotes mental clarity. It is said to open the heart and mind and bestow the energy of love and devotion. Tulsi is considered the “Yoga of Herbs.”*

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GINGER

TURMERIC

GINGER

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is known as 'the universal medicine' for its broad range of health promoting benefits. Ginger warms the body. It supports healthy circulation, vasodilation and promotes sweating. A heating spice, ginger enkindles the digestive fire, burns ama (natural toxins) and supports post meal abdominal comfort. Ginger promotes healthy expectoration and removes excess kapha from the lungs. It supports comfortable movement of the joints. Ginger also promotes comfort during menstruation and stomach comfort during motion intensive travel.*

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JUJUBE

SCHIZANDRA

JUJUBE

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) originated in China. This fruit, also known as the Chinese date, has potent health benefits. It has calming properties and is a good source of natural antioxidants . Jujubecan be used to treat both insomnia and anxiety. Jujube extract proves to be a natural alternative to prescription sedatives and anxiolytics. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported in April 2009 that jujubes have a positive effect on the liver. They found that jujube offers protection against liver injury by acting as an antioxidant.*

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MUSTA

SCHIZANDRA

JUJUBE

Musta (Cyperus rotundus) is considered one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for promoting healthy, regular menstruation. It regulates the lower abdomen supporting a comfortable, natural flow. Soothing to the mind. Musta helps balance the emotions in the days prior to and during menstruation. It also promotes breast comfort and helps maintain a healthy balance of fluids in the body. Musta's ability to promote lower abdominal comfort also includes the GI tract. It strengthens digestion, eliminates natural toxins, and supports proper function of the liver and the metabolism of fat.*

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SCHIZANDRA

Schizandra (Schisandra chinensis) is “the herb that does it all.” It develops and protects the primary energies of life. Schizandra, known as the "quintessence of Chinese tonic herbs,” supports vitality and beauty when used regularly for some time. It is said to promote beautiful skin, and helps purify the blood, support the mind, help ma

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My son Christopher has a severe learning disability. As a result, his most common grade is a D. Christopher has severe allergic reactions to medications. He is also allergic to many of the holistic supplements as well. Being a social worker and having a significant other who is a Chiropractor, we have had no shortage of resources in trying to deal with his challenges. I knew immediately that Balance was the answer because of the ingredients. After Balance Christopher is getting A’s on his report card and on all his tests. He loves it and says he cannot believe the difference it has made in his life. Angela H.

My 16-year-old daughter has had a focusing issue for as long as I can remember! Many times, over the years it was suggested to me that she should be on drugs. I refused to numb her mind. Over the years I sought out holistic approaches – Bach Rescue Remedy, a natural product you drink called “Calm” and a few others that were similar. All of these gave some relief in the sense that they alleviated her anxiety and some of the inner tension. However, it did not help with the focusing issue itself. I would always have to take the battery out of the kitchen clock and spend the first ½ hour after school getting her to relax. When Balance came along two years’ ago, I began giving her an ounce each morning. Slowly over time, my fiancé and I watched and noticed a natural calmness in her. Now she can do her homework with the TV, radio and people talking all at once. Of course, she’d prefer it be quieter, but the battery has not come out of the clock in a long time. She was always a great student, but since she began taking Balance she now ranks 10th in her class. When they say Balanceis “body, mind and spirit”, they’re not kidding! Her mind functions so much better! Lisa I.

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My mind is always in a fog bank, and I can not focus. Within a week of taking Balance I started to remember everyone’s name that lived in the neighborhood I grew up in, something I had previously been unable to do. I also noticed a calmness, a lack of anxiety, and the ability to focus again. W F

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BROCOLI SPROUT POWDER

BARLEY GRASS POWDER

BUILD© was formulated utilizing only the highest quality Organic ingredients available. The alkalizing green ingredients were chosen for their superior nutritional value and ease of absorption. Just as important as what is in BUILD is also what is not in BUILD. You will not find any mushrooms, probiotics, algae, spirulina, chlorella,

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BARLEY GRASS POWDER

BROCOLI SPROUT POWDER

BARLEY GRASS POWDER

(Hordeum Vulgare) Raw Organic Barley Grass is one of the most nutrient rich foods in nature. Barley grass is rich in protein and contains 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 13 minerals. The nutrition of barley grass is similar to that of wheatgrass though some prefer the taste. Our raw organic barley grass powder is an easy way to get the nutrition of this incredible green food. Organic barley grass is a powerful detoxifier of the liver, blood, and gastrointestinal tract while chemically neutralizing toxins. The enzymes and amino acids found in barley grass may help protect the body from free radicals and carcinogens. Barley grass also stimulates metabolism and the body's enzyme systems by enriching the blood and increasing red blood-cell count. It may also aid in reducing blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways throughout the body. Barley grass is rich in protein and includes all eight of the essential amino acids, as well as 12 of the remaining 16 non-essential amino acids. Besides containing most vitamins, minerals and an excellent source of living chlorophyll, organic barley grass has three other special components which make it particularly valuable.*

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BROCOLI SPROUT POWDER

(Brassica Oleracea) How can you beat the nutrition of broccoli? Broccoli sprouts! Broccoli sprouts can contain up to 50 times the amount of certain antioxidants found in full grown Broccoli. Broccoli sprouts are an excellent source of sulforaphane glucosinolate, a natural compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous plants that provide antioxidant protection. When it comes to basic nutrients, broccoli is the king. Ounce for ounce, broccoli has more vitamin C than an orange and as much calcium as a glass of milk. Broccoli is also one of the richest sources of beta-carotene in the produce section. Broccoli has a strong, positive impact on our body's detoxification system, and researchers have recently identified one of the key reasons for this detox benefit. Glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiian, and glucobrassicin are 3 glucosinolate phytonutrients found in a special combination in broccoli. This dynamic trio is able to support all steps in body's detox process, including activation, neutralization, and elimination of unwanted contaminants.

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WHEAT GRASS POWDER

ALFALFA LEAF POWDER

WHEAT GRASS POWDER

(Triticum aestivum) Raw wheatgrass powder is a powerful detoxifier of the liver, blood, and gastrointestinal tract while chemically neutralizing toxins. The enzymes and amino acids found in wheatgrass can help protect the body from free radicals and carcinogens. Wheatgrass also stimulates metabolism and the body's enzyme systems by enriching the blood and increasing red blood-cell count. Wheatgrass is rich in protein and includes all eight of the essential amino acids, as well as 13 of the remaining 16 non essential amino acids. Besides containing most vitamins, minerals and an excellent source of living chlorophyll, organic wheatgrass has three other special components which make it particularly valuable.*

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MORINGA

ALFALFA LEAF POWDER

WHEAT GRASS POWDER

(Moringa Oleifera) Moringa is sometimes referred to as the "Miracle Tree" because all parts of the plant are edible and healthy. The leaves of the Moringa were identified by the World Vegetable Center in Taiwan as the vegetable with the highest nutritional content among 120 types of food species studied. Moringa provides all the amino acids and omega fats necessary for life. Lauded since Ayurvedic times for its supportive properties, this medicinal plant is packed with phytonutrients and nutraceuticals that may support healthy detoxification; a healthy inflammatory response and may support healthy blood pressure levels already within normal range. Containing over 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants, non-GMO Moringa is one of nature's most nutritious foods. Moringa leaves are highly nutritious and are rich in vitamins D, K, A, C, B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Lysine, Riboflavin, Calcium, Thiamin, Potassium, Iron, Protein and Niacin. Ounce for ounce, Moringa contains seven times the Vitamin C found in oranges, four times the beta carotene of carrots, three times the iron of spinach, four times as much calcium as milk, three times the potassium of bananas and more fiber than oats. Moringa also contains all 8 essential amino acids and is rich in flavonoids, including Quercetin, Kaempferol, Beta-Sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic acid and Zeatin.*

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ALFALFA LEAF POWDER

(Medicago Sativa) Our Organic Alfalfa Leaf Powder is a complete, well rounded source of vitamins and minerals that is extremely beneficial to the body. The leaves of this amazing plant contain eight amino acids as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous, iron sulfides, choline and beta-carotene. It is said to be an excellent source of Vitamins A, B, D, C, E and K as well as zinc calcium. Alfalfa leaves are rich in saponins, phytoestrogen and antioxidants. Alfalfa Leaf is known as "The Father of all Foods" and has been used for years in Chinese medicine to combat a variety of illnesses from kidney stones to rheumatism and arthritis. First used by the Arabs, they gave Alfalfa Leaf to their horses to keep them swift, healthy and strong. Alfalfa is a true superfood that promotes overall health and wellness. Commonly used as an herbal diuretic and laxative, it can naturally relieve constipation and help with digestive problems such as indigestion and gastritis. It can be beneficial in boosting a sluggish appetite and calming a general upset stomach. Alfalfa leaf is also used to detoxify the body by cleaning the liver, being useful as a natural remedy kidney and urinary tract infections. It has also been used to help women suffering from menopausal symptoms. Alfalfa Leaf is known to be used as an anti-fungal agent and can eliminate water retention. Alfalfa Leaf aids in the assimilation of protein, fats and carbohydrates. The rich amount of vitamins and minerals found in alfalfa can help with malnutrition from anorexia or other disorders.*

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JAPANESE KNOTWEED ROOT POWDER (Polygonum Cuspidatum)

Stephen Harrod Buhner, the champion herbalist of the Lyme world, has called Japanese knotweed the most important herb for Lyme infection, though he has also said that about more than one herb. This isn’t the contradiction that it appears to be: different herbs are better for different people and their individual situations. Japanese knotweed is a good example of a useful “weed,” like dandelion, which was brought deliberately to the New World by European settlers as an important spring food, high in minerals and vitamins, and providing a bodily “spring cleaning” after a winter of eating a dried, storable, relatively low nutrient diet intended more for basic survival through winter than to promote the fine functions of vital life. We tend to forget that things like multivitamins and grocery stores that have fresh food year round didn’t always exist and that for a good part of human history, meeting basic nutrient requirements was not easy. Having a prolific little plant- high in nutrients and requiring no more effort to consume than picking it and eating it, pop up in the spring all by itself, contributed significantly to human health where it was available. No wonder earlier people brought it with them across an ocean and that it grows naturally in our yards and around our homes—this used to be part of why it was so well loved. All “weeds” have a purpose—they are filling some niche in the ecosystem or they wouldn’t be present, because there wouldn’t be any space for them to grow. Japanese knotweed, a tall and fast growing bamboo-like shrub with beautiful cream colored sprays of flowers, was brought to North America as an ornamental. The sprouts in the spring are bright pink and can be picked and eaten like asparagus. The medicine for Lyme disease is made from the rhizome, a root-like structure that, in this plant, spreads so quickly and prolifically that it’s difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold. It often grows by waterways and even a small piece of the rhizome that breaks off can travel downstream and root where it lands, creating a new colony that is a genetic clone of the first one. So, no one can say that there isn’t a lot of medicine available to treat our Lyme disease epidemic! Japanese knotweed is broadly antimicrobial, including against spirochetes and Bartonella. It increases blood flow to areas that are often otherwise protective harbors for bacteria: the eyes, heart, joints, and skin, improving the immune reaction and medicine delivery to those areas and treating local symptoms. It’s anti-inflammatory, that contains a high amount of resveratrol, the same compound researchers claim is the main antioxidant in red wine, and its compounds are able to get through the blood brain barrier. It decreases autoimmune activity, while also increasing appropriate immune response. It decreases Herxheimer reactions by blocking endotoxins and supporting the liver and detox pathways. Japanese knotweed is also anti-fungal, anti-coagulant, anti-cancer, lowers cholesterol, and was used historically to treat severe burns. It has hundreds of scientific papers proving these and other uses. While it can be sad to watch native flora replaced by new “invasives,” there may be a deep rationale to it, and whether there is or not, it’s something that is happening, so it’s wise and practical to both embrace the new plants and landscapes and protect the national parks and other islands of the old flora. If our “weeds” are generally as useful as this one, it’s hard to complain. Most of the information in this post was learned from Stephen Harrod Buhner, one of the most advanced herbalists of our era and one of the most generous with his time and knowledge. I strongly recommend both his more Western science based books, like Healing Lyme, Herbal Antibiotics, etc.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED ROOT Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) has a wide range of actions. It is a long list, but worth citing here: antibacterial, antiviral, antischistosomal, antispirochetal, antifungal, immunostimulant, immunomodulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiatherosclerotic, antihyperlipidemic, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, antineoplastic, vasodilator, inhibits platelet aggregation, inhibits eicosanoid synthesis, antithrombotic, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, oncogene inhibitor, antipyretic, cardioprotective, analgesic, antiulcer (slightly reduces stomach acid and protects against stress ulcers), hemostatic, and astringent. A broadly systemic plant, Japanese Knotweed Root modulates and enhances immune function, is anti-inflammatory for both arthritic and bacterial inflammations, protects the body against endotoxin damage, and is a potently strong angiogenesis modulator, highly protective of the endothelia of the body. Its constituents cross the blood-brain barrier where they exert actions on the central nervous system: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, as protectants against oxidative and microbial damage. It is highly specific for bartonella infections and good, but of less importance, in mycoplasma infections. Japanese Knotweed Root is a very strong inhibitor of cytokine cascades initiated by bacteria. During Lyme infection, for instance, there is a spirochete-stimulated release of a number of matrix metalloptroteinases (MMPs) which occurs through a particular grouping of pathways. While there are a number of herbs that can reduce autoinflammatory conditions stimulated by MMP-1 and MMP-3 (for example Curcumin), the only herb that specifically blocks MMP-1 and MMP-3 induction through three particular pathways is Japanese Knotweed Root. Japanese Knotweed Root enhances blood flow, especially to the eyes, heart, skin, and joints. This makes it especially useful in Lyme and its coinfections as it facilitates blood flow to the areas that are difficult to reach to kill the organisms. The plant’s compounds easily move across the gastrointestinal mucosa and circulate in the bloodstream. Japanese Knotweed Root is an angiogenesis modulator, stimulating the formation of new blood vessels and the healing of damaged ones in areas such as burned skin, but also stops the development of new vessels and blood flow in areas where it should not occur, such as in malignant and benign tumor formation. It maintains the blood vessels themselves and as part of this action, has specific modulating and protectant actions on the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels. For further study on Lyme Disease coinfections, consider reading Stephen Buhner’s informative books

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CATS CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

Cat's claw vine, known scientifically as Uncaria tomentosa, is a tropical vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other Central and South American regions. Its vines climb as high as 100 feet high using hook-like thorns that look like a cat's claw, which give the plant its name. Traditionally, cat's claw uses are vast. It is believed to support good health, relieve a variety of medical conditions, and even treat specific diseases. However, only some of these cat's claw benefits are supported by scientific evidence. For hundreds of years, Amazon tribes have had uses for cat's claw as medicine by extracting phytochemicals from the roots and bark of the cat's claw vine. The most common method of extraction was a simple boiling technique that resulted in a tea. The anti-aging phytonutrients provided by the cat's claw plant may have supported health and unusual longevity in these Amazonian tribes despite their inadequate diet. For these reasons, scientific researchers traveled to the Amazon to study cat's claw, which eventually led to its commercial sale worldwide. Cat's claw vitamin supplements are now widely available in capsules, powders, teas, and liquid extracts. There are several varieties of cat's claw, but the two most commonly used in dietary supplements are Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis.[1]

Cats Claw Benefits

Cat's claw has become popular as an herbal supplement because of many health claims, however only the health benefits below have scientific support for the use of cat's claw herb.

Boosting Your Immune System
Relief of Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Relief of Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Relief of Digestive Conditions like Crohn's Disease
Healthy Aging through Cellular Repair
May Help Fight Cancer
Lowers High Blood Pressure

Boosting your Imune System

sting Your Immune SystemSeveral studies have shown that cat's claw may have the potential to increase your quantity of white blood cells [2] and therefore boost your immune system response to fight infections and viruses. One of these studies was done in 27 men with a daily dose of 700 mg of cat's claw extract per day for two months.

Other studies suggest it has an anti-inflammatory effect, which may help to regulate the immune system, keeping it from overreacting.[3]

Relieving Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

The CDC estimates 1 in 4 American adults suffers from some degree of Osteoarthritis, making it the most common joint condition in the Country. Typical symptoms are stiff joints and painful joints, making movement more difficult.[4]

Studies indicate Cat's claw extract may suppress inflammation, which leads to reduced pain and stiffness during physical activity. [5,6] One study indicated participants needed less prescription pain medication while taking cat's claw.[7]

The lowest effective dose seems to be 100 mg per day of cat's claw extract according to the studies.

Relieving Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that results in swollen, painful joints that often feel warm.

As with osteoarthritis, clinical trials indicate cat's claw can help relieve symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effects. The smallest dose used in the studies was 60 mg of cat's claw extract per day alongside participants' standard prescription medication.

The consensus of the medical community is that more studies need to be carried out to make definitive conclusions.

Relief of Digestive Conditions like Crohn's Disease

Given its anti-inflammatory impact, there are potential benefits of cat's claw for people suffering from inflammation-related digestive conditions like Crohn's disease. A dose of 250 mg per day is recommended to naturally calm inflammation and improve Crohn's symptoms.

The same anti-inflammatory effect could ease symptoms for a variety of digestive conditions including IBS, colitis, leaky gut syndrome, gastritis, and diverticulitis.

Supports Healthy Aging Through DNA Repair

Specific extracts of cat's claw may help support DNA repair. The health of our cells, specifically repairing our DNA from daily damage, is believed to be a key factor in slowing down aging.

All cells and their internal DNA are constantly under attack by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, electromagnetic radiation from our devices, pollutants in the air, water, and processed foods.[8] For example, cancer and other serious diseases have been associated with DNA and cell damage due to these factors.

Our cells protect DNA from damage with antioxidants and respond to damaged cells by either repairing them or by eliminating them through a process called apoptosis. Eventually, cellular DNA damage outpaces the body's ability to repair it, and that leads to the physical signs of aging and decreased quality of life we all experience as we age. Studies suggest a dosage of 350 mg per day up to 700 mg.

Cat's Claw for Cancer Treatment

The same cellular DNA repair effects that support healthy aging may reduce the risk of cancer.

In addition, it may help kill or slow the growth of tumor and cancer cells. Studies have shown cat's claw extract had antimutagenic and antiproliferative effects on the human breast cancer cell line MCF7.[9]

Another study published in The British Journal of Haematology indicates it may help the body fight against leukemia by slowing cancer cell replication and inducing apoptosis.

Lowers Blood Pressure

Animal studies show cat's claw may lower blood pressure by impacting calcium channels in your cells.[10] Other studies indicate it acts on blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. But if you already take medication for hypertension, taking cat's claw may cause your blood pressure to be too low.

How does Cat's Claw work?

Unique plant chemicals inside cat's claw's are thought to be responsible for the myriad of scientifically-supported health benefits. There are over 30 known plant chemicals with medicinal benefits, including flavonoids, sterol fractions, tannins, glycosides, oleanic acid, epicatechin, quinic acid, and carboxy alkyl esters.

The unique phytochemicals most commonly cited are listed below.

Epicatechin: Cat's claw contains epicatechin, a powerful antioxidant supporting heart health that may also reduce our risk of developing diabetes.
Oleanic acid: Cat's claw contains oleanic acid, a substance that fights against viral infections and promotes liver health.
Quinic acids: Cat's claw also contains quinic acids, which have been studied for their ability to enable better antioxidant function in the body.
Carboxy alkyl esters: Perhaps most importantly, cat's claw contains carboxy alkyl esters, which have been studied for their ability to support cellular DNA repair function in the body.

Cat's Claw Dosing

Dosing of cat's claw depends on the quality and potency of the extract you are taking, the type of cat's claw used for the extract, and the benefit you are seeking. Below is a list of cat's claw dosages suggested by research (including the extract-specific information where available) correlated to specific benefits: Immune system boost: 700 mg per day cat's claw extract [11]

Osteoarthritis symptom relief: 100 mg per day [12]
Rheumatoid arthritis symptom relief: 60 mg per day [13]
Relief of Digestive Conditions like Crohn's Disease: 250 mg per day
Cellular repair: 250 to 350 mg per day of cat's claw extract [14]
Blood pressure reduction: There is no agreed-upon dosage, however, the WHO cites an average dose for general health of 20 to 350 mg of extract per day (dried stem bark) or 300 to 500 mg in cat's claw capsules, consumed in 2 to 3 separate doses during the day.

Cat's Claw Side Effects,Safety, and Toxicity

Cat's claw side effects are rare, although there is insufficient information available to determine the herbal's overall safety when supplemented.

Nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea have been reported with the consumption of large amounts. Scientists believe the high tannin levels in some versions of cat's claw extract are responsible.[15]

In addition, several cat's claw extracts contain alkaloids (nitrogenous organic compounds) that can be toxic to humans. Severe alkaloid consumption can be poisonous, causing conditions including liver damage. For this reason, people should ask the manufacturer of the cat's claw brand they are using for a statement on alkaloid content.

As a general precaution, I recommend women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with specific medical conditions (including abnormal blood pressure, bleeding disorders, kidney disease, and leukemia) avoid cat's claw supplementation.

Cat's claw may also interfere with certain medications, such as those for cholesterol, blood clotting, and blood pressure.[16]

About The Author Dr. Giampapa is a world-renowned medical doctor, inventor, and surgeon specializing in anti-aging medicine. He recently received a nomination for the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking stem cell research, as well as the Edison Award for the Healthycell nutritional supplement for cell health. He was also awarded the A4M Science & Technology award for his development of the BioMarker Matrix Profile – the first computer program to measure aging. Learn more about Dr. Vincent Giampapa.

References

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15070175/

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11515716

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17210508

4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2920533/

5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11603848/

6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1276811/

7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17974032

8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1280412/

9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11724307/

10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3210006/

11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11515716/